Day: January 6, 2026

Incident Number:  50-26-407

Date/Time: Monday, January 5th, 2026, 3:58 a.m.

Location: Flavor of India, 348 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.schmid@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Flavor of India early Monday morning. The investigation began at 10:06 a.m., when Dover Police responded to the business for the report of a burglary. The ensuing investigation revealed that between 3:58 a.m. and 4:58 a.m., a black male entered the business through a rear door, and once inside, removed money and left.

The suspect is described as a black male, wearing all black clothing and black/white sneakers. There are no additional leads to release at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Incident Number:  50-26-367

Date/Time: Sunday, January 4th, 2025 at 10:03 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Rockford Crossing, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.schmid@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred late Sunday evening. The investigation began at 10:03 p.m., when Dover Police responded to the unit block of Rockford Crossing for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed the victim was approached by a black male with a silver handgun who demanded the victim turn over his electric scooter. The victim ran away, and the suspect stole the victim’s scooter and fled.

There are no additional leads to release at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.