Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating an escape from the Mowlds Cottage juvenile facility.

The incident occurred on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at approximately 8:45 a.m. when Troopers were dispatched to the Mowlds Cottage located at 1825 Faulkland Road.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that 17-year-old Shamar Wright of Wilmington, had escaped while being escorted on foot to another building.

Wright was last seen fleeing on foot towards Rt. 141.  Wright is described as a black male, 5’05” tall and approximately 100 lbs.  His clothing description is unknown as the clothing worn at the time of the escape was located on the shoulder of Faulkland Road.

Wright currently has an active warrant out of Troop 6 for Escape Third Degree.

Anyone with information regarding Wright’s whereabouts is asked to please contact Detective J. Hatchell of the Troop 2 Youth Aid Division at 302-365-8583 or by calling 911.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 072818 1547

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