WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police say a months-long investigation into a series of shoplifting incidents across New Castle County has led to one arrest and an active search for a second suspect, as detectives allege the pair targeted multiple Home Depot stores and made off with thousands of dollars in merchandise.
According to investigators, Home Depot loss prevention personnel alerted the Delaware State Police Organized Retail Crimes Unit in early January 2026 after noticing a pattern of thefts involving similar suspects. Detectives allege that between May and November 2025, the suspects worked together during eight separate incidents at Home Depot locations throughout New Castle County, stealing more than $10,400 worth of power tools and other merchandise.
Through investigative efforts, police identified the suspects as Daijour Chase, 29, of Newark, and Nicholas Henry, 28, of New Castle. Authorities allege Chase was involved in all eight incidents, while Henry was connected to three of the alleged shopliftings. Arrest warrants for both men were obtained on January 20, 2026.
Police said Chase was already being held at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on an unrelated matter when the warrant was executed. He was charged with four felony counts of shoplifting over $1,500, one count of conspiracy in the second degree, one count of conspiracy in the third degree, and four counts of shoplifting under $1,500. Chase was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and remained in custody after bail was set at $3,000 unsecured.
Henry remains wanted on charges including two felony counts of shoplifting over $1,500, one count of conspiracy in the third degree, and one count of shoplifting under $1,500. Authorities are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact 9-1-1, call Troop 2 at (302) 834-2620, or provide tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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