BEAR, DE — Two teenage boys from Bear have been charged with felony offenses following an attempted vehicle theft early Thursday morning at the Christiana Meadows Apartments, according to the New Castle County Division of Police.
Officers responded to the 1500 block of Christiana Meadows at approximately 5:03 a.m. on July 24, 2025, after receiving a report of a vehicle break-in. Upon arrival, police discovered a Kia Forte with visible damage to the door handle, window, steering column, and ignition system—damage consistent with an attempted theft.
As officers secured the scene, they observed two individuals dressed in dark clothing fleeing on foot across nearby Route 7. One of the suspects, a 14-year-old male, was apprehended quickly with the assistance of a New Castle City Police Department officer responding to the call.
The second suspect fled further along Route 7, prompting the deployment of K9 FiasKo and his handler, Master Corporal DiGati. The K9 unit initiated a track that led officers to a bush just outside the apartment complex, where the second 14-year-old was found hiding and taken into custody without incident.
Both juveniles were transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters and charged with the following:
Suspect 1
- One felony count of Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle
- One felony count of Conspiracy Second Degree
He was arraigned in Family Court and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center after failing to post $2,000 secured bail.
Suspect 2
- One felony count of Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle
- One felony count of Conspiracy Second Degree
- One misdemeanor count of Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
He was arraigned in Family Court and released on $2,000 unsecured bail.
Authorities have not released the identities of the juveniles due to their age. The investigation remains ongoing.
As with all criminal matters, it is essential to note that a suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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