Knife Wielding Robber Struggles With Victim

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday in the parking lot of Manor Creek Shopping Center in New Castle.

Officials said on January 26, 2025, at approximately 1:08 p.m., troopers responded to Manor Creek Shopping Center, located at 1413 North Dupont Parkway in New Castle, for a report of a robbery. Troopers said a black male suspect approached the victim in the parking lot, displayed a knife and demanded his property. The victim struggled with the suspect, and he fled the area without the victim’s property. The victim suffered minor injuries.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’0” – 6’3” tall, weighing approximately 220-240 pounds, and was last seen wearing tan pants and a green hooded sweatshirt.