The Delaware State Police arrested a 15-year-old male from Elkton, Maryland, for multiple robbery charges following an incident that occurred last month at Merchants Square shopping center in Edgemoor. Detectives continue investigating this incident as two suspects remain at-large.
On April 14, 2025, at approximately 1:33 a.m., troopers responded to Merchants Square shopping center, located at 4405 Governor Printz Boulevard, Edgemoor, for a report of a robbery and attempted carjacking. The preliminary investigation revealed that multiple victims were in their respective vehicles in the parking lot when they were approached by 3 male suspects. The suspects, who arrived in a black Chevrolet Equinox driven by an unknown black male, demanded money and personal belongings from the victims. During the robbery, the driver of the Equinox appeared to be recording the 3 suspects as they attempted to forcibly enter the victims’ vehicles. The suspects were able to enter one of the vehicles, and a struggle ensued with the occupants. The 3 suspects ultimately fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money and the victims’ personal belongings. The driver of the Equinox entered the front passenger seat of an unknown blue SUV, which fled northbound from the parking lot.
Through investigative means, detectives identified Geralds as the driver of the Equinox, and he was taken into custody on April 16, 2025.
In the ongoing investigation, Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives identified the 15-year-old male as one of the suspects responsible for the robbery, and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance for any information that may lead their continued efforts to identify the remaining 2 young black male suspects responsible for the robbery. The suspects are described as young black males. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.
On May 9, 2025, Wilmington Police Department Officers located the 15-year-old male, and took him into custody without incident. He was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to New Castle County Detention Center on a $38,500 secured bond.
- Robbery 1st Degree (Felony)
- Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
- Attempted to Commit Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8472. 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.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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