REHOBOTH BEACH — An adult and five teens were arrested following a shoplifting investigation that began Monday and ended with a vehicle pursuit.
Delaware State Police Master Cpl. Leonard DeMalto said that the suspects fled following the shoplifting complaint at the Under Armour store, 36698 Bayside Outlet Drive, at approximately 3:45 p.m. Troopers spotted the vehicle on Coastal Highway, and a pursuit ensued. The SUV became disabled due to a tire-deflation device, and the six occupants then fled on foot, he said.
With the assistance of the Aviation Unit, troopers located the individuals and took them into custody.
The suspects’ vehicle had been reported stolen Friday. A search of it led to the discovery of over $2,000 worth of merchandise shoplifted from Under Armour and approximately 0.02 grams of marijuana, police said.
No injuries were reported, and the stolen SUV was successfully recovered by the Delaware State Police.
Terrance Selby, 20, of Dover, was arrested, along with five males, ages 16 and 17.
The suspects were charged with organized retail crime over $1,500 and shoplifting over $1,500, among other offenses.
Mr. Selby was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $10,200 unsecured bond.
A 16-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Center, Milford, on $2,516 secured bond. A 17-year-old male was released on a $2,101 unsecured bond, and the others were released on their own recognizance.
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