DOVER — The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in a parking lot of Lake Club Apartments early Saturday.
According to Dover Police spokesman Master Cpl. Ryan Schmid, the alleged victim told police that he arrived at the complex to meet someone, but was approached by two Black males shortly afterward. Police listed the time of the incident at 400 N. Dupont Highway as 2 a.m.
One suspect was armed and wearing a mask, police said. The second suspect was maskless and wearing a hooded sweatshirt.
The alleged victim exited the vehicle after being ordered out by the suspects. The suspects entered the vehicle at tried to leave, police said, but could not operate the manual transportation. The man was then ordered to drive the suspects around, police said.
He was allegedly robbed of an undisclosed amount of money before dropping the suspects off an a hotel. Police withheld the name of the hotel to preserve the integrity of the investigation, Cpl. Schmid said.
Police ask anyone with information to call 302-736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
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