Delaware State Police arrested a 16-year-old male from Claymont on felony charges following the theft of a vehicle from a Wawa parking lot Sunday evening.
On July 6, 2025, at approximately 5:31 p.m., troopers responded to the Wawa located at 697 Naamans Road in Claymont for a reported vehicle theft. Police determined that a 34-year-old man had left his Volkswagen Tiguan running and unattended in the parking lot while he entered the store. During that time, a masked suspect wearing dark-colored clothing entered the vehicle and drove away.
Investigative efforts led troopers to the area of Sterling Avenue in Claymont, where the stolen vehicle was located unoccupied. Further investigation revealed that the suspect had abandoned the vehicle and fled into a nearby residence police said. Troopers subsequently located the suspect inside the residence and took him into custody without incident. He was identified as a 16-year-old male from Claymont.
The teen was transported to Troop 1, where he was charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony), Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony), and Theft Under $1,500. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $7,000 secured bond.
