Maryland Pair Arrested for String of Retail Thefts in Delaware
On July 29, 2026, Matthew Osborne and Haley Barton were arrested in North East, Maryland, following a string of retail thefts and an attempted robbery at multiple businesses in Newark and Bear. The Delaware State Police obtained arrest warrants for the pair after linking them to the incidents through investigative efforts.
Osborne and Barton's first reported offense occurred on June 29, 2026, when they stole more than $800 worth of power tools and equipment from Home Depot in Bear. Customers recorded the incident, prompting Barton to abandon most of the stolen merchandise before fleeing with Osborne.
The duo continued their spree throughout July, targeting various stores including ShopRite, Lowe's, Cabela's, and another ShopRite location. Their total stolen goods were valued at over $4,300.