December 12, 2017 – Newark Police
Department is investigating a robbery that occurred on 12/11/2017 at
approximately 3:30p.m. at a residence in the 300 block of Paper Mill
Road. The victim, a 69 year old male, reported that he was first
contacted at his front door by the suspect, who asked for a drink and
food. The victim provided the suspect with a drink and the suspect
initially left without incident. The suspect then returned 5 to 10
minutes later and pushed past the victim at the front door, causing him to
fall. The suspect then proceeded to go through the victim’s residence,
taking cash and other assorted items. The suspect eventually left through
the victim’s rear door in an unknown direction. The victim received a
minor injury to his right leg as a result of his fall, however, he refused
medical treatment.
The suspect is described as a white
male, 20-23 years old, 6’00’’ – 6’01’’ tall, thin build, scruffy beard, disheveled hair, wearing
a dark colored hooded jacket, dark sweatpants, and shoes that were partially green.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contacted Detective Taras Gerasimov at 302-366-7100 ext. 3474 or TGerasimov@newark.de.us
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