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Two arrested in armed robbery at Newark Motel 6 involving online meeting

NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested two suspects, including a 16-year-old male, in connection with an armed robbery at a Newark motel that took place after a woman arranged to meet a man she had met online.

The robbery occurred on October 15 at around 11:15 p.m. at the Motel 6 located at 100 McIntosh Plaza. According to investigators, the victim had arranged to meet a man at the motel after connecting online. When the man arrived, a second suspect appeared armed with a handgun. The two suspects then robbed the victim of money and property before fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported.

Following an investigation, detectives identified 21-year-old Wah’kee Tabron of Newark and a 16-year-old male from Wilmington as the suspects. Warrants were issued for their arrests.

Photo: woman lured online then robbed at gunpoint at motel 6

Tabron was already in custody at Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) on unrelated charges when he was formally charged in connection with the Motel 6 robbery. On October 24, he was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and remained held at SCI on $32,000 secured bond.

Charges against the juvenile were not immediately disclosed. The investigation remains ongoing.

Key Points

Two suspects, including a 16-year-old, were arrested for an armed robbery at a Newark Motel 6
The robbery occurred after the victim arranged to meet one of the suspects through an online platform
Wah’kee Tabron was charged while already in custody at Sussex Correctional Institution

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