Man Beats, Robs 85-Year-Old at Casino: Police

Delaware man assaulted and robbed an 85-year-old man in the parking lot of Delaware Park Casino, police say

Delaware State Police arrested a 28-year-old man who allegedly assaulted and robbed an 85-year-old outside the Delaware Park Casino.

On April 6 at about 4:20 p.m. the 85-year-old casino patron as walking through the parking lot of Delaware Park Casino when a Christopher J. Sarver of Newark, Del., grabbed the elderly man from behind, threw him to the ground, assaulted him and took his wallet from his pants pocket.

Sarver then fled in a black Chrysler PT Cruiser, police say.

Sarver has been charged with first-degree robbery and first-degree assault. He was arraigned and released on $10,000 bail.

The victim suffered minor injuries, police say.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Delaware State Troopers at 302.834.2630.
 

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