Early morning assault

Newark Police investigate assault on East Delaware Avenue

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7:26 a.m., Feb. 18, 2013--Newark Police are investigating an assault of a 24-year-old man that occurred around 1:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 18, on East Delaware Avenue, near Haines Street in Newark. 

The victim, who is a not a University of Delaware student, was approached from behind by a man who threatened him with a handgun. After the initial assault, three more men approached the victim and assaulted him as well.

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The suspects took the victim’s wallet and then fled east on Delaware toward South Chapel Street. In the area near the Calvary Baptist church, they met up with a dark colored sedan with possible Delaware registration.  

The first suspect is described as a light-skinned black male, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, and the other suspects were described as black men. 

Anyone with information should contact the Newark Police Department at 302-366-7110. 

Members of the University community are reminded to 

• Always be alert and aware of your surroundings,

• Avoid walking alone at night and

• Call 302-831-2222 or use a blue light phone for a safety escort if you don’t feel comfortable walking at night.

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