Arrest in New Castle Co. trailer park robbery

NEW CASTLE, Del. - January 12, 2013

It happened around 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities say 23-year-old Jamise Brown approached a 45-year-old woman who was walking in the Glasgow Trailer Park community.

Brown, armed with what was thought to be a handgun, demanded her belongings.

The victim complied and the suspect fled in a light colored sedan.

An investigation revealed the vehicle to be a light blue 1995 Geo Prism.

Officers spotted the car travelling along Route 40 and caught Brown behind the wheel.

A search revealed a pellet gun in the vehicle's glove compartment and police believe this was the weapon used in the robbery.

Brown faces robbery and weapons charges and remains in custody.

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