MILLSBORO, DE - Delaware State Police have arrested two teen suspects in connection to a gas station armed robbery in Millsboro last week.
Investigators say they were called to Uncle Willie’s on John J. Williams Highway on September 18th just before 6:30 p.m. on reports of a robbery. Two unknown suspects entered the store and approached the cashier with a gun, according to police. The suspects then reportedly demanded money and tobacco products before fleeing with the cash.
The ensuing investigation revealed the two suspects were teenagers and one was involved in a shoplifting at the same gas station, according to police.
On September 23rd, Delaware State Police say a 15-year-old suspect turned himself in. The teen was taken to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $41,500 secured bond and charged with the following:
-Robbery 1st 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 2nd Degree (Felony)
The next day, September 24th, a second 15-year-old turned himself in as well. The teen was taken to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $24,000 secured bond and charged with the following:
-Robbery 1st 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 2nd Degree (Felony)
-Shoplifting
-Conspiracy 3rd Degree