State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

DSP News Release: Friday, October 30, 2009- Carjacking on New Castle Avenue

 

Location: Area of New Castle Avenue and Rogers Road, Wilmington, Delaware

 

Date of Occurrence: Thursday, October 29th, 2009, at 5:39 p.m.

 

Suspect(s): Three black male subjects- no further details  

 

Resume: DSP detectives are investigating a car-jacking that occurred yesterday afternoon on New Castle Avenue. 

 

The victim in this case only remembered being in the area of New Castle Avenue and Rogers Road, possibly at the Star Center Strip Mall (adjacent to the aforementioned intersection), when he was approached by three male subjects. 

 

As the victim was getting out of his SUV, he was struck in the back of the head with an unknown object causing a large laceration.  He blacked out and the suspects allegedly stole his vehicle- a gray 2005 Chevrolet Suburban bearing Delaware tag: PC449912.

 

The victim was transported from the scene to the Wilmington Hospital where he was treated for his injury.  As a result of the attack, the victim was unable to provide many details.

 

Anyone who spots this vehicle is advised to call 911.  Tips regarding this case can be directed to Troop 2 detectives at 302-834-2630 ext. 6 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

 

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