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Wilmington Police Department
Wednesday November 19th, 2025 :: 08:42 a.m. EST

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Wilmington Police arrest man in connection to burglary in progress:

Wilmington Police have arrested a man in connection to a burglary in progress.

On November 16, at approximately 10:23 p.m., members of the Uniformed Services Division responded to the 1100 block of West 4th Street in reference to a burglary in progress. Officers obtained a description of the suspect, and, upon arrival observed a male matching that description. Police made contact with 58-year-old Douglas Jones, who was taken into custody without incident.

Jones has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Burglary (Third Degree)
  • Possession of Burglar Tools
  • Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
  • Theft Over $1,500
  • Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and was released on $14,100 secured bail.
 

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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