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Wilmington Police Department
Monday October 19th, 2026 :: 02:26 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Advisory: Wilmington Police investigate vehicle break-in trend:

Wilmington Police are investigating a trend of vehicle break-in incidents that took place through the first three weeks of October.
 
Police have received a total of 18 calls for service regarding vehicle break-ins – including some incidents with broken windows or door handles.
 
Incidents were reported in the 3000, 2500 and 2400 blocks of North Madison Street, 2000 block of North Franklin Street, 300 block of West 18th Street, 2300 block of North Monroe Street, 2400 and 2600 blocks of North Jefferson Street, 500 block of West 25th Street, 800 block of West 28th Street, 2900 block of North Broom Street, 100 and 200 blocks of Shipley Street, 200 block of Washington Street, 300 block of West 14th Street, 500 block of West 2nd Street and the 500 block of West 5th Street.
 
Police have increased patrols in an attempt to locate suspects as well as to deter future incidents.
 
These incidents remain under investigation, and police are asking anyone with information, as well as photo or video that might have captured possible suspects, to contact investigators at (302) 654-5151. Additionally, those with photo or videos to share can utilize our online portal at www.WilmingtonDE.gov/Footage.
 
Police also ask members of the public to report any suspicious activity – including if they observe subjects pulling door handles – by dialing 9-1-1 or calling (302) 654-5151.
 

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

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

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