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One Man Arrested, One Woman Wanted for Felony Shoplifting


Date Posted: Wednesday, December 21st, 2022

Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Phillip Plummer of Dover, Delaware for felony shoplifting and other charges following an investigation that began in Dover last week.

On December 15, 2022, troopers responded to the Walmart located at 36 Jerome Drive regarding a shoplifting that had occurred earlier in the day. Troopers learned that a male suspect, later identified as Phillip Plummer, had left the store through an emergency exit without paying for a cart full of merchandise. A similar incident had also occurred on December 12, 2022, where the same suspect had left the store with a cart full of unpaid items. This time, the suspect was accompanied by a female, who was later identified as 41-year-old Angela Hoffman of Dover, Delaware.

On December 19, 2022, troopers again responded to Walmart for a report of a shoplifting. It was discovered that Plummer had attempted to push a full cart out of the store’s emergency exit but was apprehended by loss prevention. Plummer was taken into custody by troopers and was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Hoffman had been accompanying Plummer this time as well, but she fled the scene prior to police arrival.

Plummer was transported to Troop 9, where he was charged with the following crimes:

  • Shoplifting Over $1,500 (Felony)
  • Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Criminal Trespass Third Degree

Plummer was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and was released on his own recognizance.

Angela Hoffman
Angela Hoffman

Angela Hoffman is currently wanted on felony charges of Shoplifting Over $1,500 and Conspiracy Second Degree. Troopers are asking anyone who has information regarding Hoffman’s whereabouts to contact Trooper First Class N. Valenti of Delaware State Police Troop 9 at 302-378-5749, or by calling 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.


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