UPDATE: Suspect Arrested for Bank Robbery at WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach
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UPDATED – 09/04/26 – Delaware State Police have arrested 26 year old Demetrius Frith-Thompson of Milford for a bank robbery at the WSFS Bank branch in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday, August 29th. Police say Frith-Thompson turned himself in at Troop 4 in Georgetown on Thursday.
He was charged with the following offenses:
- 2nd degree robbery
- Wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony
Frith-Thompson was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and released on a $3000 unsecured bond.
The investigation is continuing and police ask anyone with information to contact Detective Coleman at 302-752-3813 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
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UPDATE: 09/03/26: The Delaware State Police continues to investigate the bank robbery that occurred on August 29th at WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach. As a result of this ongoing investigation, detectives were able to identify 26-year-old Demetrius Frith-Thompson of Milford as the suspect and have obtained a warrant for his arrest. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Frith-Thompson.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information as to the whereabouts of Frith-Thompson to call 9-1-1 or DSP Troop 4 at (302)-856-5850. Anyone with information about the robbery investigation is asked to contact Detective L. Coleman at (302) 752-3813. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police(Opens in a new window.) or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers (Opens in a new window.) at 1-800-847-3333.
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UPDATE- 09/02/26: The Delaware State Police continues to investigate the bank robbery that occurred Saturday morning at WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach. The suspect is described as a thin black male in his 20s – dressed like a female while wearing tight clothing and a wig. Detectives are providing images and are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect.
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has any information in regard to the investigation to contact Detective L. Coleman at (302) 752-3813. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police
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Original Post – 08/30/26 – Delaware State Police were called to the WSFS Bank on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach Saturday morning just before 10am for a reported robbery. Preliminary investigation shows an unknown suspect entered the bank and gave an employee a demand note. The employee complied and the suspect left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapons was shown and no injuries reported.
The suspect is described as a thin black male in his 20s – dressed like a female while wearing tight clothing and a wig.
Police ask anyone with information to contact Detective Coleman at 302-752-3813 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.