NEWARK, Del. — Two juveniles from Elkton, Maryland, have been arrested in connection with the theft of two vehicles from The Grove in Newark, while two additional juveniles identified in the investigation are awaiting extradition to Delaware.
According to Newark Police, the arrests followed a lengthy investigation into the thefts, which occurred on July 13, 2026. On October 9, the Delaware Department of Justice extradited two of the four juveniles involved in the investigation from Maryland to Delaware to face criminal charges.
A 13-year-old boy from Elkton was charged with two counts each of possession of burglary tools, third-degree burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and criminal mischief under $1,000. He was also charged with second-degree conspiracy.
A 14-year-old boy, also from Elkton, faces the same charges, along with an additional charge of wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony.
Both juveniles were arraigned and released on unsecured bond. Police did not disclose the amount of either bond or provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding the vehicle thefts.
Investigators have identified two additional juveniles from Maryland in connection with the case. Both are currently awaiting extradition to Delaware.