DOVER, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested three 17-year-old male students from Odessa High School in connection with a robbery that took place Wednesday.
A School Resource Officer (SRO) was informed of an incident occurring in a restroom at approximately 11:45 a.m. The investigation revealed that the three teenagers approached another 17-year-old male student within the restroom, pinned him against a wall, and removed his personal property. The victim did not sustain any injuries during the robbery.
As of Friday, all three suspects, who are residents of Townsend, Delaware, were arrested and charged with robbery in the second degree and conspiracy in the second degree, both felonies. They were arraigned at the New Castle County Family Court.
One of the suspects was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond, while the other two were released on $8,000 unsecured bonds.
Police continue to investigate the incident to determine if there were any additional motivations or accomplices involved.
This event marks a concerning incident within the school community.