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Wilmington Police have arrested two juveniles following a robbery investigation.

On 15 September 2019 at approximately 8:46 p.m., officers responded to the 1200 block of Shallcross Avenue regarding a robbery.  Officers learned that the suspects had fled prior to their arrival and that a vehicle had been stolen.  The vehicle was recovered a short time later by patrol officers.  The Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of patrol, was able to identify 2 juvenile suspects:  a 15-year-old male and a 16-year-old male.
On 3 October members of the Street Crimes Unit took both juveniles into custody without incident.
The two juveniles were charged with the following offenses:

• Robbery (1st degree)
• Conspiracy (2^nd degree)
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle

Both juveniles were arraigned in New Castle County Family Court.  The 15-year-old was given $44,000 secured bail and the 16-year-old male was given $64,000 secured bail.
They were both committed to the New Castle County Detention Center.