Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

Update – Suspects Arrested State Police Detectives Investigating Strong-Arm Robbery in Felton

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

News Release text with State Police vehicle in the background

The Delaware State Police have arrested three 17-year-old males, all of Harrington, Delaware, for felony charges following a strong-arm robbery that occurred last month at Shore Stop in Felton.

On November 28, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery. The investigation revealed that a 17-year-old male victim was in the parking lot at Shore Stop, located at 8953 South Dupont Highway in Felton, when he was attacked by three unknown male suspects wearing masks. The suspects stole the victim’s property and fled in an unknown vehicle. The victim was not hurt.

Through investigative means, detectives identified three 17-year-old males as the suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest.

On December 7, 2024, the 17-year-old was arrested and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on his own recognizance.

Robbery 2^nd Degree (felony)
Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
Offensive Touching

On December 9, 2024, the second 17-year-old turned himself in at Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $3,100 secured bond.

Robbery 2^nd Degree (felony)
Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
Offensive Touching

On December 10, 2024, the third 17-year-old turned himself in at Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on a $1,500 unsecured bond.