Two Juveniles Arrested in Connection with July Motor Vehicle Thefts at The Grove

After a lengthy investigation, the Newark Police Department arrested two Maryland juvenile males in connection with the theft of two motor vehicles from The Grove on July 13, 2026.  On October 9, 2026, the Delaware Department of Justice extradited two of the four juveniles involved in the investigation from Maryland to Delaware.

A 13-year-old juvenile male from Elkton Maryland was arrested and charged with the following offenses:

• Possession of Burglary Tools (2 counts)
• Burglary Third Degree (2 counts)
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (2 counts)
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 (2 counts)

A 14-year-old juvenile male from Elkton Maryland was arrested and charged with the following offenses:

• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession of Burglary Tools (2 counts)
• Burglary Third Degree (2 counts)
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (2 counts)
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 (2 counts)

Both juveniles were arraigned and released on unsecured bond.

Two additional juveniles from Maryland have been identified in connection with this investigation and are currently awaiting extradition to Delaware.