Man carjacked in New Castle County, Delaware park; suspect still at large
The 27-year-old victim told police he was eating lunch in his vehicle by a large pond in the rear of the park.
NEWPORT, Delaware (WPVI) -- Police are looking for the suspect who carjacked a man while he was in a Newport, Delaware park.
New Castle County police said it happened on Middleboro Road in Banning Park around 1:10 p.m. Wednesday.
The 27-year-old victim told them he was eating lunch in his vehicle by a large pond in the rear of the park.
He said that's when a male suspect, who was armed with a gun, ordered him to move over.
The suspect got into the driver's seat and drove off with the victim still in the car.
The victim was let go at the Christiana Fashion Center. He was not injured.
Banning Park is a popular spot for some residents because of its serenity, shade and seclusion.
"It's very peaceful. No one messes with you," said Christy Mahan, Wilmington. "It's very safe as far as I'm concerned."
People we spoke to were disappointed to hear about this crime, but say this incident also teaches a good lesson.
"I understand there are people who do bad things and you've got to be safe, you've got to be wise," said Mahan.
The car is still missing. It's described as a 2007 gray Mazda 6 with Delaware registration 748-925.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (302) 395-8137.
