Wilmington- Delaware State Police have arrested three 15-year-old juvenile males of Wilmington, for robbery and related charges following two attempted carjackings that occurred Monday evening.

The first incident occurred on December 13, 2021 at approximately 6:00 p.m., in the parking lot of Target, located at 1050 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington. The three juvenile males approached a 28-year-old male victim in the parking lot, and asked him for directions. The male victim was in the process of getting into his parked vehicle when the juvenile males tried to forcibly remove him from his vehicle in an effort to steal it. The male victim was able to gain control of his vehicle, and drove away from the parking lot.

The second incident occurred approximately one hour later, the three juvenile males then approached a 57-year-old female victim as she was getting into her parked vehicle in the parking lot of Target. The suspects demanded the victim’s vehicle, and then forcefully took the victim’s car keys from her hands. Bystanders became aware of the crime taking place, which startled the juveniles into running away. The female victim immediately contacted police, and was able to provide a description and location to responding troopers. The juveniles were taken into custody by troopers after a brief foot pursuit in the shopping center. Both victims did not sustain any injuries from the incident.

The three juveniles were transported to Troop 1 where they were charged with the following crimes:

• Attempted Robbery 2^nd Degree (Felony)- 2 Counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)

All three juvenile males were arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and released to their respective guardian on $13,000 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal Amina Ali

Released: 121421 1926

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