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Sgt. Joshua A. Bushweller
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Troopers Probe Kent County Robbery

Released Monday, August 25, 2008

Camden – The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last evening at approximately 10:25 pm. Troopers responded to a residence in the unit block of Shamrock Avenue , Camden after it was reported a 43 year old man, who resides at he home, was robbed as he was standing on his front porch.

Investigators learned a short black male, 18 – 20 years of age; 130 – 160 lbs - that has the nickname of “shorty” – approached the victim as he was returning from a local pizza shop nearby. The suspect punched the victim in the face causing swelling and a cut to his left eye and removed an undisclosed amount of money and a cellular phone from the victim.

The victim did not require medical treatment and informed police he recognized the suspect as ‘shorty’, but could provide no further details on him. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call investigators at Troop 3 at 697.4455 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333.

 

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