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Wilmington Police Department
Tuesday March 31st, 2020 :: 02:44 p.m. EDT

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Wilmington Police arrest man moments after burglary:

 Wilmington Police have arrested a man moments after a burglary.

On March 20 at approximately 9:17 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of West 7th Street for a burglary in progress complaint.  Upon arrival officers observed 50-year-old Archie Hawkins.  Hawkins fled on foot when an officer attempted to make contact with him.  He was quickly taken into custody without incident. 

Hawkins was found to be in possession of proceeds from the burglary as well as burglary tools. 

He was charged with the following offenses:

  • Burglary 3rd Degree
  • Possession of Burglar Tools
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Criminal Mischief Under $1,500
Hawkins was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on $3,550 unsecured bail.
 

Address/Location
Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

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