Armed Suspects Rob Armored Truck at New Castle Business Park

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE — Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a high-stakes, armed robbery of an armored truck that took place on May 21, 2025, at a business park located near New Castle, Delaware.

According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred outside the Restaurant Depot wholesale store. Authorities state that multiple suspects, heavily armed with rifles, confronted the armored vehicle's guards. The perpetrators managed to execute the heist and flee the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash before police units arrived.

The Delaware State Police, in conjunction with local municipal police departments and federal investigators, have cordoned off the business park area to collect forensic evidence, review surveillance footage, and interview witnesses. No immediate reports of shots fired or injuries have been confirmed, although the presence of high-powered rifles has heightened the severity of the ongoing investigation.

Police are searching for the suspects and any getaway vehicles involved. Anyone with information or video recordings from the vicinity is asked to contact detectives immediately.