Dover, DE – A Dover man has been arrested in connection with two liquor store burglaries that took place earlier this month, according to Delaware State Police.
On September 17, 2025, troopers responded to Woodside Liquor Warehouse on South Dupont Highway in Dover after receiving a burglary report. Investigators said an unknown suspect allegedly forced entry through a window overnight and stole several bottles of liquor.
During the investigation, detectives learned of a similar burglary that had occurred in the City of Dover on September 18. Working with Dover Police Department, state police identified 36-year-old Robert Young Jr., of Dover, as the suspect.
According to authorities, Young was arrested on September 24 at Sussex Correctional Institution. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on his own recognizance, but remains committed at the facility on other burglary charges.
Young faces multiple charges, including:
- Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
- Possession of Burglar Tools or Instruments (Felony)
- Theft under $1,500
- Criminal Mischief under $1,500
Police continue to investigate whether Young may be linked to additional thefts in the Dover area.
