Wilmington Police have arrested a man in connection to a burglary incident.
On October 21st at approximately 12:32 a.m., members of the Uniformed Services Division responded to the 1800 block of West 5th Street in reference to a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers located a 55-year-old male subject inside the residence, who was taken into custody without incident. Officers confirmed the male subject unlawfully entered the residence.
The 55-year-old male has been charged with the following offenses:
- Burglary (Second Degree)
- Theft Under $1,500 Where a Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older
- Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $7,100 secured-bail.
