UPDATE: Second Suspect Arrested for Bank Robbery at WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach
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UPDATED – 09/10/26 –
Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Mark Smith, of Ellendale, as the second suspect involved in the bank robbery that occurred last month at WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach. During the investigation, detectives learned that a second suspect, identified as Mark Smith, helped Demetrius Frith-Thompson plan and commit the robbery. Detectives also learned that Smith drove Frith-Thompson to the area of WSFS Bank and after the robbery, Frith-Thompson discarded his disguise, changed clothes in the Chick-fil-A bathroom, met Smith and fled the area.
On September 8th, Smith was arrested and taken to Troop 4. He was charged with Robbery 2nd Degree and Conspiracy 2nd Degree, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $6,000 secured bond and violation of probation.
Mark Smith
Charges:
- Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
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.