Man Carjacked At Gunpoint In Dover Early Saturday

The Dover Police Department is investigating a carjacking that occurred in the parking lot of One Stop early Saturday morning according to Corporal Ryan Schmid.

Schmid said the victim contacted Dover Police and advised that he pulled into the parking lot of One Stop around 1:20 a.m. The victim advised that he was approached by a black female with ponytails, who asked for a “light” on her cigarette. While speaking to the female, the victim was approached by two black males, one of which was armed with a handgun. The victim turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspects at which time they demanded that he give them his vehicle. The victim exited the vehicle and complied with the request. The suspect with the handgun then entered the vehicle and fled, while the other suspect fled on foot northbound. The vehicle is a silver 2004 Chevrolet Suburban with Delaware tags: PC168878

The first suspect is described as a black male wearing a black face mask and a black coat with silver stripes. The second suspect is described as a black male wearing a black face mask, black sweatshirt, and black pants.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous.

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