Two Suspects Sought in Wilmington Armed Robbery, Carjacking

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The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery and carjacking that occurred Wednesday night in Wilmington. Two male suspects approached a man sitting in his Toyota Corolla, ordered him out of the vehicle at gunpoint, and stole cash from him before fleeing in his car. The stolen vehicle was later recovered, but the suspects had fled the scene.

Why it matters

Carjackings and armed robberies are serious crimes that can traumatize victims and raise public safety concerns in the community. This incident highlights the need for continued law enforcement efforts to address violent crime in Wilmington.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on January 28, 2026 in the 1900 block of Maryland Avenue. The two male suspects, described as being between 16 and 20 years old with slim builds and wearing dark clothing and ski masks, approached the victim's Toyota Corolla and ordered him out of the vehicle at gunpoint. One of the suspects then took cash from the victim before they fled the scene in the stolen car. Nearly an hour later, police located the abandoned Toyota Corolla but the suspects had already escaped.

• The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on January 28, 2026.
• The stolen Toyota Corolla was recovered nearly an hour later.

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and search for the two suspects.