The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday night in the Fishhook Mobile Home Park in Georgetown after two unknown suspects pushed a 78-year-old woman and stole her purse, authorities said.
Troopers responded to Helen Street at about 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 24, 2026 for the report of a robbery, according to a State Police release. When they arrived, investigators learned that two unknown Black male suspects approached the woman as she was getting out of her car at her residence. The suspects pushed her, took her purse and fled. The victim was not injured.
Investigation and suspect description
Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is leading the probe. The suspects were described only as unknown Black males wearing dark clothing; one was reported to be wearing a mask. No further identifying information or possible vehicle description has been released.
Police asked anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective R. Horton at (302) 752-3807. Tips also may be submitted privately via the Delaware State Police Facebook page or to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Resources for victims and witnesses
The State Police included information about victim support resources available around the clock. The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center operates a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) and may be reached by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
These services are intended to provide emotional support, referrals and information for victims or witnesses of crime and for families coping with sudden loss.
- What police say happened: two suspects approached a 78-year-old woman, pushed her, took her purse and fled.
- When and where: about 9:30 p.m., Sept. 24, on Helen Street inside Fishhook Mobile Home Park, Georgetown.
- Contact points for information: Detective R. Horton at (302) 752-3807; Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
How the community can help
Law enforcement frequently asks neighbors and passersby to check security camera footage and doorbell camera recordings when crimes occur in residential neighborhoods. Anyone who lives in or near the Fishhook Mobile Home Park is encouraged to check recordings from the evening of Sept. 24 for suspicious activity near Helen Street and to call the Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit with relevant information.
Police did not indicate whether anyone has been arrested or if there is an ongoing threat to the public. Residents with concerns about personal safety or neighborhood security may contact local law enforcement or the Victim Services Unit for guidance.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Sept. 24, 2026, ~9:30 p.m. |
| Location | Helen Street, Fishhook Mobile Home Park, Georgetown |
| Victim | 78-year-old woman (not injured) |
| Police contact | Detective R. Horton, (302) 752-3807 |
| Tips hotline | Delaware Crime Stoppers, 1-800-847-3333 |
Delaware State Police ask that anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen people acting suspiciously in the area around that time contact investigators. The department also reiterated the availability of victim assistance for anyone affected by the crime.
Community members can expect a visible investigative presence as Troop 4 continues follow-up work. Additional details will be released by the State Police as they become available.
Local residents with tips are urged to call rather than post unverified information on social media, which can hinder investigations and spread misinformation.
Anyone with nonurgent concerns about safety in the Fishhook Mobile Home Park or nearby neighborhoods may contact Georgetown police services for guidance on precautions and reporting procedures.
