The Delaware State Police arrested a 17-year-old male from Wilmington, Delaware, for felony offenses stemming from a robbery that occurred in New Castle in April.
On April 13, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., an Uber driver arrived in the area of Dock View Drive and Harbor View Drive to pick up a passenger. When the driver stopped, seven individuals entered his vehicle. After the driver told the group that he could only accommodate a limited number of passengers, several became disorderly and refused to exit. As the driver stepped out of the car to call 9-1-1, three suspects threw him to the ground, stole his cell phone, and fled the scene in his black Nissan sedan.
Later on April 13, 2025, Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives were notified by the Springfield Township Police Department (Delaware County, Pennsylvania) that the stolen Nissan was located in Springfield, and was occupied by 3 black males. One of the suspects taken into custody by the Springfield Police Department was identified as the 17-year-old male. Through investigative means, Troop 2 Detectives identified the 17-year-old male as the individual that requested the Uber, and as one of the suspects involved in the robbery. Detectives subsequently obtained a warrant for his arrest.
On July 7, 2025, troopers were notified that the 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody by the Wilmington Police Department for unrelated charges. The suspect was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to New Castle County Detention Center on a $21,000 secured bond.
- Robbery 1st Degree (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8404. 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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