WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (12/10/2016) City police are asking for the public’s help in finding an SUV seen near where a 35-year-old man was stabbed to death downtown on Wednesday night.
The homicide happened shortly after 9 p.m. in the 900 block of N. Market St.
The victim was identified as Melvin J. Smith of Wilmington.
Police said the SUV is a “possible vehicle of interest in the homicide investigation.”
It is believed to be a late model Ford Expedition, light in color, and may have Delaware registration. The SUV was last seen westbound on West Fourth Street from King Street, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Brian Conkey at 302-584-6927 or 302-576-3660.
Tips also may be made through the city’s Homicide Hotline at 302-576-3939, where information leading to the arrest and conviction can lead to a $10,000 reward.
Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.