Dover Police Search for Felton Resident After Security Guard Attacked, Vehicle Stolen

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM

Dover Police are actively searching for 54-year-old Jermaine Finney of Felton following an incident at Dover Mart Shopping Center on Friday morning. Finney allegedly assaulted a private security guard responding to a shoplifting call and fled the scene in the victim's 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The post Dover Police Search for Felton Resident After Security Guard Attacked, Vehicle Stolen appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.

Dover Police have issued warrants for a 54-year-old Felton man accused of attacking a security guard and taking his vehicle during a Friday morning incident at a local shopping plaza.

Authorities are seeking Jermaine Finney in connection with the assault and vehicle theft that occurred around 11:43 a.m. at Dover Mart Shopping Center on South DuPont Highway.

According to Dover Police Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, the incident unfolded when a private security officer responded to reports of shoplifting at one of the businesses in the shopping center. When the security guard arrived and attempted to confront Finney about the alleged theft, Finney became uncooperative.

Police say a physical struggle ensued between Finney and the security officer, during which the victim suffered injuries to his upper body. Finney managed to break free from the altercation and escaped by stealing the security guard’s 2015 Jeep Wrangler bearing Delaware license plate PC537097.

Investigators have positively identified Finney as the suspect and obtained arrest warrants. However, both Finney and the stolen vehicle remain missing as of this report.

The case has been assigned incident number 50-25-45233, and the investigation continues under the direction of Dover Police detectives.

Anyone with information about Finney’s location is urged to contact Dover Police immediately at 302-736-7111 or dial 911. Citizens can also reach the department’s main line at 302-736-7130.

Those wishing to provide anonymous tips can contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or submit information online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com. A monetary reward may be available for information that leads to an arrest.

Source: https://doverpolice.org/2025/12/20/felton-man-wanted-for-robbery-stealing-car/

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