CLAYMONT, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested both suspects connected to a July robbery at a McDonald’s in Claymont.
On July 8, 2025, around 4:30 p.m., troopers responded to McDonald’s at 2702 Philadelphia Pike for a reported robbery. Investigators determined two males had met with the victim inside the restaurant to purchase an item listed for sale. Before the transaction was completed, one suspect grabbed the victim’s bag, leading to a struggle. During the altercation, one suspect grabbed at his waistband and implied he had a firearm. The victim released the bag, and both suspects fled toward Philadelphia Pike with his property. The victim was not injured.
Through investigative efforts, detectives identified the suspects as a 17-year-old male and 19-year-old Avery Quartlebaum, both of Claymont.
On Aug. 26, 2025, the 17-year-old suspect turned himself in at Delaware State Police Troop 1, accompanied by a parent. He was charged with robbery second degree (felony) and conspiracy second degree (felony), arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11, and remanded to the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families on a $7,000 secured bond.
On Sept. 2, 2025, Quartlebaum turned himself in at Troop 1. He was charged with robbery second degree (felony) and conspiracy second degree (felony).
