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Wilmington Police Department
Friday September 12th, 2025 :: 04:19 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 September 10 at approximately 12:47 a.m., a police officer responded to the area of 5th and Market Streets in reference to a burglary that had occurred. Additional responding officers located a subject – 60-year-old Michael Brooks – and recovered property that had been stolen during the burglary.
 
Brooks was identified as a suspect in connection with the burglary, and he has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Burglary (Third Degree)
  • Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
  • Theft Under $1,500
He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 20 and was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $5,000 secured bail.
 

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

Contact
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Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

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