Delaware State Police said a man robbed a WSFS Bank branch in Rehoboth Beach while “dressed like a female” in tight clothing and a wig on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, has been arrested.
According to police, man sought in the crime — identified as 26-year-old Demetrius Firth-Thompson — turned himself in to Delaware State Police Troop 4 on Sept. 3.
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Initially, officials said, Delaware State troopers responded to a reported robbery at the WSFS Bank on 19335 Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Aug. 29, 2026.
Investigators said a man entered the bank and gave an employee a demand note. The employee complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money, police said.
Following the incident, Delaware State Police released images provided by detectives in an effort to identify the robbery suspect.
Firth-Thompson was released on a $3,000 unsecured bail and was charged with two felony charges: second degree robbery and wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony.
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The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate this incident.
Detectives ask anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective L. Coleman at 302-752-3813.
Information can also be provided by sending a Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
