UPDATED: Dover Police Make Arrest in Attempted Robbery at Royal Farms in Dover
UPDATED – 08/14/23 – A Wilmington woman has been arrested for an attempted robbery at the Royal Farms on Saulsbury Road in Dover on August 8th around 2:30pm. Investigation developed 31 year old Shakeira Heir as a suspect and Dover Police obtained warrants for her arrest. Heir was arrested on Friday without incident and brought to Dover Police for processing. She is charged with attempted 1st degree robbery, 2 counts of 3rd degree assault and disorderly conduct. Heir was committed to BWCI on $11,500 secured bail
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Original story – 08/09/23 – Dover Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at Royal Farms on Saulsbury Road in Dover, Tuesday afternoon. Police say a black female entered the business and attempted to purchase tobacco products. She was unable to purchase the items and then began to assault staff at the store, while trying to remove products from behind the counter. No other description of the individual is available at this time. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.