Milford Man Arrested in Rehoboth Beach Bank Robbery

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September 4, 2026

Sussex County, DE - On September 3, 2026, the Delaware State Police arrested 26-year-old Demetrius Frith-Thompson, of Milford, Delaware. He is accused of robbing the WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach.

Frith-Thompson did not wait for police to find him. He turned himself in at Troop 4 on his own.

After turning himself in, Frith-Thompson was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace. He was released on a $3,000 unsecured bond.

He now faces two felony charges. The first is Robbery 2nd Degree. The second is Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is still working this case. Detectives are hoping the community can help fill in any remaining gaps.

If you have information about this robbery, you are asked to call Detective L. Coleman at (302) 752-3813. Every tip helps investigators build a complete picture.

You do not have to call if you would rather not. You can also send a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police.

Prefer to stay anonymous? Delaware Crime Stoppers is another option. You can reach them at 1-800-847-3333.

Bank robberies can shake up a community, even when no one is physically hurt. Knowing an arrest has been made often brings some relief to nearby residents and business owners.

We will continue to follow this story as it moves through the courts. Any major updates will be shared here on our website.

Disclosure: All individuals mentioned in this article are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Eastern Shore Undercover® does not express or imply any opinion regarding the incident reported.