12-year-old with prior felony charge arrested after robbing woman at gunpoint

Jeff Jones

WILMINGTON, DE – A 12-year-old with a felony charge pending and his 13-year-old accomplice have been arrested for an armed robbery in Wilmington on Saturday.

According to police, the two boys approached a 55-year-old woman walking on Centerville Road when one of them produced a handgun and pointed at the woman, demanding her belongings.

They fled the area, but state troopers canvassing the area located them a short time later.


Police found a bb gun handgun in their possession when they were taken into custody.

They were both charged with robbery and conspiracy. The 12-year-old was additionally charged with violating conditions of bond and carrying a concealed dangerous instrument.

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