Delaware State Police detectives are looking into an armed robbery that took place Friday evening in Wilmington.
According to investigators, the incident happened on May 29, 2026, around 5:00 p.m. when officers were called to the back area of a business located in the 3800 block of Kirkwood Highway following reports of an armed robbery. Initial findings show that the victim had made contact with a suspect using TikTok. The pair arranged to meet on Maryland Avenue in Wilmington with plans to ride electric bikes together. Following their initial meeting, they spent time riding in the surrounding area before the suspect convinced the victim to go to the back of a Kirkwood Highway business, claiming they would make videos there.
While at the rear of the business, a second suspect wearing a mask came up to the victim, pulled out a handgun, and ordered the victim to hand over their electric bike. The victim gave up the bike and both suspects escaped with the stolen property. No injuries occurred during the robbery.
The case remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit. Investigators are requesting that anyone who saw what happened or has information that could help should reach out to Detective M. Conway at (302) 365-8411. Tips can also be submitted through private Facebook messages to the Delaware State Police or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Crime victims, witnesses, or those who have lost loved ones to sudden death can receive assistance from the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, which provides support and resources around the clock through their toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). The Victim Services Unit can also be reached by email at [email protected].
