Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Arrest Four Teens in Dunkin’ Burglary Investigation

Date Posted: Sunday, July 13th, 2025

Delaware State Police (DSP) arrested four teenagers early Thursday morning in connection with a burglary investigation at Dunkin’ in Bear.

On July 10, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., troopers responded to Dunkin’, located at 1923 Pulaski Highway, for a reported burglary. The preliminary investigation revealed that two male suspects entered the business through a window while two others stood outside as lookouts. An undisclosed amount of money was taken from the registers, and all four suspects fled the area.

The suspects were described as four black males, appearing to be in their teens, wearing dark athletic-style clothing.

At approximately 6:20 a.m., the New Castle County Police Department (NCCPD) responded to the area of Scotland Drive and Kildoon Drive for a report of suspicious persons. Officers contacted a 14-year-old male and transported him back to his residence in Newark. While there, officers observed three additional teens matching the suspect descriptions from the burglary and contacted DSP.

Troopers responded and confirmed that the four teens matched the suspects seen in video surveillance. While at the residence, troopers also observed physical evidence linking the teens to the burglary.

The suspects were taken to Troop 2, charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Family Court, and released to their parents on a $1200 unsecured bond.

14-year-old male from Newark