Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

Update – One Suspect Arrested, One Still Wanted in Robbery at Claymont Area McDonald’s

Date Posted: Thursday, August 28th, 2025

Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with a robbery that occurred last month. A second suspect remains at large.

On July 8, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at McDonald’s, located at 2702 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont. The investigation revealed that two unknown males met with the victim inside the restaurant to purchase an item the victim had listed for sale. Before the transaction was completed, one suspect grabbed the victim’s bag, leading to a struggle. During the altercation, one suspect grabbed at his waistband and implied he had a firearm. The victim released the bag, and both suspects fled on foot toward Philadelphia Pike with the victim’s property. The victim was not injured during the incident.

Through investigative efforts, detectives identified the suspects as a 17-year-old male and 19-year-old Avery Quartlebaum, both of Claymont. Detectives obtained arrest warrants for each.

On August 26, 2025, the 17-year-old turned himself in at Troop 1, accompanied by a parent. He was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and remanded to the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families on a $ 7,000 secured bond.

Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
Robbery Second Degree (Felony)

Quartlebaum remains wanted on the following charges:

Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
Robbery Second Degree (Felony)

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Avery Quartlebaum is asked to call 911 or contact Troop 1 at (302) 761-6677. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.