Woman arrested in strong-arm robbery at Wilmington shopping center

Woman arrested in strong-arm robbery at Wilmington shopping center

WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Jazzlyn Johnson of Wilmington in connection with a strong-arm robbery at Canby Park Shopping Center on Monday morning.

The incident occurred on September 2 at approximately 9:23 a.m. Two victims were walking behind the shopping center, located at 1914 Maryland Avenue, when they were confronted by a female suspect who threatened to assault them.

The suspect, later identified as Johnson, briefly walked away before returning with a second suspect. Both suspects then assaulted the victims, punching and kicking them before stealing their belongings and fleeing on foot.

Woman arrested in strong-arm robbery at Wilmington shopping center

The two victims sustained minor injuries. Police are still searching for the second suspect, described as a Black male wearing dark-colored clothing and a mask.

Johnson was arrested on September 3 and charged. She is being held at Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $14,000 cash bond.