Middletown Radio

Newark- The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in the parking lot of Outback Steak House last evening.

The incident occurred on March 26, 2020 at approximately 8:06 p.m., in the Outback Steak House parking lot located at 27 Possum Park Mall, Newark.  Upon arrival Troopers made contact with the victim who is an employee of Outback.  The employee advised he brought a curbside pick-up order out of the restaurant to deliver to the suspect.  When payment was requested, the suspect threatened to shoot him but did not display a weapon before taking the food and fleeing on foot towards Melrose Place Apartments without paying. The victim did not sustain injury as a result of this incident.

The victim described the suspect as a black male, between the ages of 45-50 and approximately 6’00” tall.  The suspect was wearing dark colored clothing.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit, 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..