Theft/Property — Middletown, DE — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

A suspect attempted to rob a store with a weapon, but fled without taking any proceeds.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Theft/Property
  • Location: Middletown, DE
  • Date reported: 2026-07-14
  • Suspect: male, age 35
  • Status: arrest

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred at Village Wine and Spirits (211 Middletown Warwick Rd) in Middletown, DE on March 26, 2022.
  • A suspect entered the store wearing a mask and a hood over his face and demanded that the clerks open the register.
  • One of the clerks pulled their own weapon, leading to an exchange of gunfire, but no one was struck.
  • The suspect fled in a Red Dodge Journey with black rims without taking any proceeds.
  • Police recovered a 9mm pistol and clothing used in the robbery from the suspect's vehicle and hotel room.