DELAWARE STATE POLICE ARREST A PAIR OF 15 YEAR OLD JUVENILES FOR ARMED ROBBERY

Millsboro, DE - The Delaware State Police have arrested two 15-year-olds, both of Millsboro, Delaware, for an armed robbery that occurred last week at Uncle Willie's in Millsboro.

On September 18, 2024, at approximately 6:20 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at Uncle Willie's, located at 30058 John J. Williams Highway in Millsboro. The preliminary investigation revealed that two unknown white male suspects entered the store and approached the cashier while holding a firearm.

The suspects demanded money and tobacco products. The cashier complied, and the suspects fled in an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of money.

Through investigative means, detectives identified the two teenagers as suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest. Detectives also learned that one of the suspects was involved in a shoplifting at the same location.

On September 23, 2024, the 15-year-old turned himself in at Troop 4. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $41,500 secured bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree - Display a Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)

On September 24, 2024, the 15-year-old turned himself in at Troop 4. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Family Court and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $24,000 secured bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree - Display a Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Shoplifting
• Conspiracy 3^rd Degree

Source: Delaware State Police Press Release