Newark, DE – A second teenager has been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall, marking a significant development in a case that began in late March.
According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred Saturday, March 21, 2026, around 6:45 p.m. in the parking lot near JCPenney at 606 Christiana Mall. Troopers responded to reports of an alleged armed robbery involving two suspects targeting victims as they approached their vehicle.
Investigators allege a 17-year-old suspect, previously taken into custody, approached the victims alongside another male and demanded property while brandishing a handgun. Police said the second suspect allegedly removed belongings while the armed teen allegedly struck a 47-year-old Bridgeville man in the head with the firearm. Authorities allege the armed suspect then pursued a second victim while pointing the weapon, though that individual was not injured.
Troopers initially apprehended one suspect after a foot chase across multiple lanes of Route 1, recovering a loaded handgun, police said. Detectives later linked a second 17-year-old Wilmington male to the case after he was found allegedly in possession of stolen property during a separate investigation by New Castle County Police.
On Wednesday, April 1, authorities charged the second teen, who was already in custody, with first-degree robbery, wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony, and second-degree conspiracy. He was arraigned in Family Court and remains held on a $115,000 cash bond.
Police said evidence, including discarded clothing, was recovered during the investigation. Authorities continue to emphasize that all suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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