Masked man robs woman outside Delaware casino
A midday robber targets woman leaving Dover Downs Hotel and Casino.
Dover Police say the suspect grabbed the 52-year-old woman’s purse while she was walking to her car around 2 p.m. on Saturday. He then took off on foot headed south. The woman was not injured.
Police say the man was wearing a a black mask, a red hooded sweatshirt, and faded blue jeans at the time of the attack. He’s described as a black man, between 6′ and 6’02” tall, with a thin build. Anyone with information on his identity can call Dover Police at 302-736-7111, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
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