Wilmington – Delaware State Police are currently investigating an escape from The Residential Cottages, a secure juvenile detention facility.

The incident occurred on Monday, December 6, 2021 at approximately 4:04 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to The Residential Cottages located at 659 Centre Road, Wilmington.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that 16-year-old Domingo Figueroa of Newport, Delaware, had escaped while being escorted on foot from the outside recreational area to the building.

Figueroa was last seen fleeing on foot towards Rt. 141 southbound.  Figueroa is described as a Hispanic male, 5’05” tall and approximately 100 lbs.  Figueroa was last seen wearing navy blue shirt and pants.

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

Anyone with information regarding Figueroa’s whereabouts is asked to please contact Detective Johnson of the Troop 2 Youth Aid Division at 302-834-2620 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, Corporal Amina Ali

Released: 120721 1322

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