Man Carjacked in Claymont Tuesday Morning

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a Claymont area motel armed carjacking that occurred early this morning.

On June 10, 2025, at approximately 2:35 a.m., troopers responded to the Riverview Motel, located at 7811 Governor Printz Boulevard, Claymont, for a report of an armed carjacking.

Troopers said that the victim was walking to his car in the motel’s parking lot when he saw two to three unknown male suspects attempting to get into his car. The victim confronted the suspects, which led to a physical altercation during which two of the suspects displayed firearms. The suspects ultimately fled in the victim’s car toward Governor Printz Boulevard. The victim was evaluated at the scene by EMS for a minor injury.

The suspects are described as two to three unknown black males wearing dark-colored clothing. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

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