Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Arrest Newark Man and Seek Another in Serial Shoplifting Investigation

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

Wanted flier with Delaware State Police patch at the top with "wanted" written in large red letters and a photograph of Nicholas Henry and a statement which reads "If you know where Nicholas Henry is, please call 9-1-1 or DSP Troop 2 (302) 834-2620 or submit a Tip to Delaware Crime Stoppers at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com"

Wanted flier with Delaware State Police patch at the top with "wanted" written in large red letters and a photograph of Nicholas Henry and a statement which reads "If you know where Nicholas Henry is, please call 9-1-1 or DSP Troop 2 (302) 834-2620 or submit a Tip to Delaware Crime Stoppers at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com"

The Delaware State Police arrested 29-year-old Daijour Chase from Newark, Delaware, and have an arrest warrant for 28-year-old Nicholas Henry of New Castle, Delaware, in connection with a serial shoplifting investigation involving multiple Home Depot stores throughout New Castle County.

In early January 2026, Home Depot loss prevention staff alerted detectives from the Delaware State Police Organized Retail Crimes Unit about several shopliftings involving similar suspects. Detectives learned between May and November 2025, the suspects shoplifted from multiple Home Depots throughout New Castle County, on eight separate occasions. During these incidents, the suspects worked together to steal over $10,400 worth of power tools and various merchandise.

Through investigative means, detectives identified the shoplifters as Chase and Henry. Chase was linked to all eight incidents, while Henry was connected to three of the shopliftings. On January 20, 2026, Detectives obtained arrest warrants for both men.

Chase was already in custody at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on an unrelated matter. He was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and remained in custody after receiving a $3,000 unsecured bond.

Image of Daijour Chase

Shoplifting Over $1,500 (Felony) – 4 counts
Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
Conspiracy Third Degree
Shoplifting Under $1,500 – 4 counts

Henry remains wanted on the following charges:

Shoplifting Over $1,500 (Felony) – 2 counts
Conspiracy Third Degree
Shoplifting Under $1,500

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nicholas Henry is asked to contact 9-1-1 or call Troop 2 at (302) 834-2620. 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.