DOVER, Del.- Delaware State Police in Kent County are searching for two fugitives wanted on unrelated crimes.
 
Troopers are looking for 34-year-old Timothy Hurst, who is wanted for a robbery that occurred on Oct. 20 at the Discount Liquor Store located in the Gateway South shopping center. Hurst struggled with a store employee before removing money from the cash drawer, according to police.
 
Troopers are also searching for 25-year-old Robert Bateman, who police say is wanted for his involvement in a felony theft that occurred on Nov. 6 at the Universal Mart in Harrington. Police say the incident was reported as a robbery, however, investigators learned that a store employee was involved and the crime is now classified as a felony theft.

Hurst is described as a black male, 5-foot-11, 165 pounds and a last known address of Chenault Court in Dover.

Bateman is described as 6-foot-tall, 179 pounds and with a last known address of Park Brown Road in Harrington.

Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of either one of these two fugitives is asked to contact state police at Troop 3, by dialing (302) 697- 2104.  Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or o line at www.tipsubmit.com.