Delaware State Police
News Release

Milford Woman Attacked and Robbed in Driveway of Residence

Released Thursday, January 8, 2009

Milford – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery and attack of a 39 year old Milford woman that occurred last evening after the woman returned home. Troopers responded to the residence on Chateau Drive at 6:34 pm after the victim reported she was assaulted and robbed by an unknown male subject.

The investigation revealed the woman had just returned home when she observed a small vehicle parked on the roadway in front of a neighboring residence. This vehicle caught the attention of the victim because she did not recognize it as one that belonged to anyone in the neighborhood. Furthermore, she observed a subject inside the car that appeared to be smoking a cigarette.

The victim informed detectives she entered her driveway and exited her car when she observed a subject running towards her from this suspicious vehicle. The man, only described as approximately 6’ tall, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with a thin build, then grabbed the victim’s purse which contained her personal property. The victim began to run away alongside the home when the suspect followed her and eventually grabbed her placing her on the ground. A brief struggle ensued when the victim was able to activate her car alarm sounding the horn to the vehicle.

This act caused the suspect to cease his assault and flee the area. As a result of the attack the victim did sustain a fractured finger and was treated and released from Milford Memorial Hospital. Currently, there is no additional information on the suspect or the suspicious vehicle.

Detectives are asking for anyone who may have information in regards to this case to contact Detective Danny Wright of Troop 3 at 302.697.2104 ext 314 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333.  Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.