UPDATE: Chesapeake, Virginia man Arrested for Robbery at Laurel Restaurant Last Month
UPDATE 10/03/24:
Delaware State Police have arrested a 24-year-old Chesapeake, Virginia man for a robbery that occurred at a restaurant in Laurel last month. The robbery happened at Tacos Chabelita on September 8th located on Sussex Highway in Laurel. According to police, the victims were assaulted, and money that the employees had on a table were forcefully removed. Windows to the business were broken, and a vehicle in the parking lot was damaged. Another victim was assaulted with a hammer. The victims sustained minor injuries. The investigation led to the identification of Deante Massenburg, and warrants were obtained for his arrest. On September 17th, Massenburg was arrested in New York and on October 2nd, he was extradited to Delaware. He was taken to Troop 4 where he was charged with several Felony crimes and arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2. Massenburg is at Sussex Correctional Institution on a $29,300 cash bond.
Deante Massenburg
List of Charges:
- Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Attempt to Commit Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Assault 2nd Degree – Causes Injury with a Weapon (Felony)
- Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony)
- Assault 3rd Degree
- Offensive Touching
- Criminal Mischief – 2 counts
A robbery at a Laurel restaurant Sunday night just before 10:30 is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Police say an unknown black male suspect entered Tacos Chabelita on Route 13 near Laurel, assaulted the victims and forcefully took money that employees had on a table. Before leaving, the suspect broke windows to the restaurant, damaged a vehicle in the parking lot and assaulted another victim with a hammer. Police say the victims sustained minor injuries – police searched the area but did not locate the suspect.
He is described as a black man, about 5′ 10” to 6′ 2” with a medium build and was wearing gray sweatpants and a white or black shirt.
Police ask anyone with information to contact Det. Hickman at 302-752-3856 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
