Amber Alert: 3-Year-Old Nola Dinkins Abducted at Gunpoint in New Castle County, Delaware

A statewide Amber Alert has been issued in Delaware after a three-year-old girl named Nola Dinkins was abducted at gunpoint on Tuesday, June 11, 2025. The kidnapping happened in New Castle County near Gender Road, police said.

According to Nola’s mother, a stranger with a gun approached them suddenly. The man pointed the weapon and took Nola away.

Suspect Details

Police described the male suspect as:

• A white male, around mid-40s

• Bald with peach fuzz facial hair

• Wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gray basketball shorts

• Armed with a handgun

The suspect got into an older model black or dark-colored SUV. Officers believe it may be a Ford or Chevrolet. The vehicle looked rusty or dirty.

Another person was driving the SUV. She is described as an unknown white female. Police have not released more details about her.

Description of Nola Dinkins

Police gave this description of Nola Dinkins:

• Black female, about 3 feet tall, 25 pounds

• Black hair styled in a bun, and brown eyes

• Last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black leggings, and white shoes

Public Urged to Help

Police are asking anyone with information to call 911 immediately. Every second matters in cases like this.

Authorities have shared Nola’s photo across social media and local news stations. Amber Alerts have also gone out to mobile phones and highway signs.

What Is an Amber Alert?

An Amber Alert is a special system used when a child is kidnapped and believed to be in serious danger. The system spreads alerts quickly through phones, TV, radio, and highway signs to help find the child fast.

The alert system began in 1996 after the abduction and murder of Amber Hagerman in Texas. It is now used in all 50 U.S. states.

Community on High Alert

The New Castle County Police Department and the Delaware State Police are working together. They have also asked for help from neighboring states.

Residents are being urged to stay alert and report any suspicious vehicles or persons matching the description.