*Update – Suspect Arrested* Detectives Investigating Shoplifting Turned Armed Robbery at Royal Farms in Wilmington

The Delaware State Police arrested 28-year-old Thomas Lowe of Wilmington, Delaware, for a robbery stemming from a shoplifting that occurred at the Royal Farms in Wilmington last month.

On December 21, 2024, at approximately 9:27 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Royal Farms, located at 3701 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown white male suspect concealed merchandise on his person and attempted to leave the store with the unpaid products. Employees confronted the suspect as he exited the store, at which point the suspect displayed a handgun and threatened the employees. The suspect then fled from the store in a blue sedan driven by an unknown subject.

Through investigative means, Troop 2 Robbery Detectives identified the suspect responsible for the robbery as Thomas Lowe, and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On January 2, 2025, Lowe was located by detectives in Wilmington and taken into custody without incident. Lowe was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crime listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $60,000 cash bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)

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