78-year-old woman robbed outside Georgetown mobile home park

Two suspects pushed an elderly woman and stole her purse at the Fishhook Mobile Home Park in Georgetown, Delaware. Police are seeking information.

Elderly woman's purse stolen by two men at Georgetown mobile home park

Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that took place late Thursday night at the Fishhook Mobile Home Park on Helen Street in Georgetown, coasttv.com reports.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. on September 24, 2026, troopers responded to the scene after a 78-year-old woman was approached by two unknown male suspects as she stepped out of her car at her residence. The men pushed her, grabbed her purse, and fled the area. The victim was not injured.

Both suspects are described as Black males wearing dark clothing. One of them was wearing a mask at the time of the incident.

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate the case. Detective R. Horton is leading the inquiry and can be reached at (302) 752-3807. Tips may also be submitted via a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police, or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Victims or witnesses in need of support can contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit around the clock via the toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461), or by emailing [email protected].

Source: Google News GY — Georgetown