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State Police Arrest Dover Man for Liquor Store Burglary


Date Posted: Thursday, September 25th, 2025

News Release

Delaware State Police have arrested 36-year-old Robert Young, Jr. of Dover, Delaware, for burglary and related charges.

On September 17, 2025, at approximately 7:57 a.m., troopers responded to Woodside Liquor Warehouse, located at 5504 South Dupont Highway in Dover, for a report of a burglary. When troopers arrived, they learned that during the overnight hours, an unknown suspect forced entry through a window and removed several bottles of liquor. During the investigation, detectives learned of a burglary, similar in nature, that occurred in the City of Dover on September 18th. State Police Detectives, working with Dover Police Department Detectives, identified Robert Young, Jr. as the suspect in the burglary and obtained a warrant for his arrest.


On September 24, 2025, Young was arrested at Sussex Correctional Institution. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance, however, remains committed at Sussex Correctional Institution on the other burglary charges.

Robert Young, Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
  • Possession of Burglar Tools or Instruments (Felony)
  • Theft under $1,500
  • Criminal Mischief under $1,500
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Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.


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