Suspects sought after man ambushed during motel robbery in New Castle

Sunday, July 20, 2025
NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) -- Police in Delaware are searching for multiple suspects after a man was ambushed during a motel robbery.

It happened around midnight Sunday at the Superlodge on the 1200 block of West Avenue in New Castle.

Authorities say a man allowed a woman into his room to use the bathroom.

As she was leaving, three armed men forced their way in.

The suspects allegedly hit the victim in the face with a gun, put him in a chokehold, and demanded money and his belongings.



So far, no arrests have been made.
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