Bear, Delaware – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a May armed robbery in Bear, prompting renewed attention to a shopping center incident that allegedly involved a stolen vehicle.
According to Delaware State Police, 20-year-old Daviel Aviles of Middletown was arrested following an investigation into a robbery reported May 19 at approximately 2:15 p.m. at the Salem Center, 1693 Pulaski Highway.
Troopers responded to reports of an armed robbery in the parking lot. Investigators allege the victim was approached while inside a vehicle when a suspect initiated an argument. During the confrontation, a second suspect allegedly displayed a handgun. Police said both individuals worked together to take the victim’s vehicle and fled the scene.
Through investigative efforts, detectives from the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit identified Aviles and another man, Calvin Williams, as suspects. Authorities said members of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant at Williams’ residence May 30 and took him into custody without incident.
Police said Aviles turned himself in to Troop 2 on Feb. 19. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 on charges including second-degree robbery (felony) and second-degree conspiracy (felony). Court officials committed him to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $20,500 cash bond.
The investigation remains ongoing. The Salem Center area is frequented by shoppers and workers during afternoon hours, increasing visibility around public safety incidents.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Delaware State Police.
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