Armed robbery

Newark Police investigate armed robbery near Haines Street

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7:34 p.m., Aug. 2, 2012--Newark Police are investigating the armed robbery of a 20-year-old man that occurred around 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1, in the fire lane area of Victoria Court near Haines Street.

The victim told police he was walking down the fire lane when he was approached by two men, who engaged him in conversation. One of them pulled out a handgun and the two men stole his cell phone and wallet and then fled in a waiting four-door dark green sedan. The victim was not injured.

Both suspects are described as being 18 to 25 years old. One was described as 6 feet 1 inch tall, with a thin build, wearing a white T-shirt, tan cap, black Nike track pants with a white stripe down the side and black boots. The second suspect was described as 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a large build, wearing a white tank top, black Nike hat, shorts, white calf-length socks and dark sneakers. 

Anyone with information about this robbery should contact Detective Mike Szep at302-366-7110, ext. 136 or Michael.szep@cj.state.de.us. Anonymous tips can be texted to 302NPD, with the message to TIP411. Information also can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com, where a reward may be available. 

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