Man robbed outside Dover Downs casino

Dover Downs entrance (Photo: Google maps)
Dover Downs entrance (Photo: Google maps)

DOVER, DELAWARE (6/9/2015) A man was robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino late Monday, city police said today.

The incident happened just before midnight at 1131 N. DuPont Highway (U.S. 13).

A 39-year-old man had left the casino and was about to enter his vehicle when the male robber showed a black handgun and demanded money.

The victim turned over cash and the robber fled in a black four-door sedan, Cpl. Mark Hoffman said.

The robber was described as white, about 5-feet-8, with dark hair and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 302-736-7111.

Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.