*Update – Suspect Arrested* State Police Investigating Robbery at Wilmington Area Family Dollar
Date Posted: Friday, June 6th, 2025
Delaware State Police have arrested 61-year-old Jay Smith from Wilmington, Delaware, for a robbery that occurred last month at a Family Dollar in Wilmington.
On May 17, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m., troopers responded to the Family Dollar, located at 1311 East Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed a black male suspect entered the business, selected merchandise, and approached the counter demanding money with a handgun. The employee did not comply, and the suspect fled with the merchandise from the store in a silver SUV.
Through investigative means, detectives identified Jay Smith as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
On June 5, 2025, Smith was arrested and taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $55,000 secured bond.
- Robbery 1st Degree – Displays What Appears to be a Deadly Weapon (Felony)
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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