Newark Police investigate strong-arm robbery of UD student

11:21 a.m., Sept. 4, 2014--Newark Police are investigating a reported strong-arm robbery of a University of Delaware student that occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the area of Kent Way and South College Avenue in Newark.

An 18-year-old male UD student reported that he was walking on South College Avenue when he was approached by two suspects, one of whom tackled him to the ground and punched him in the face. The victim reported that the second suspect then removed his wallet and took money from it. The suspects then fled on foot and were last seen going north on South College Avenue.

The student walked back to his residence hall on Hillside Road before calling police. He sustained swelling to his face but refused medical treatment.

The suspects are described as black men, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 200 pounds and wearing black sweatshirts with hoods pulled up over their heads. One suspect had a long goatee.

Anyone with additional information about this incident should contact Detective Morgan Fountain at 302-366-7110, ext. 133 or morgan.fountain@cj.state.de.us. Anonymous tips can be texted to 302NPD, with the message to TIP411. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com, where a reward may be available.

Members of the University community are reminded to take safety precautions and always be aware of their surroundings. Additional safety tips can be found at the UD Police website.

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