The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred in New Castle last night.
Officials said on July 21, 2025, at approximately 9:18 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery that occurred on South Dupont Highway in the area of Beaverbrook Plaza in New Castle. The preliminary investigation showed that the victim was traveling on an electric bicycle on the shoulder of South Dupont Highway when an unknown white Nissan sedan stopped in front of him. Two unknown suspects exited the vehicle, and struck the victim with a metal pipe, during which they stole various personal property from him. The suspects then fled in the Nissan with the victim’s property. The victim sustained minor injuries.
The suspects are described as a white male and a black male.
