Five Seaford Juveniles Arrested in Burglary

Five Seaford Juveniles Arrested in Burglary – K-9 Leads Police to Suspects Home

Released Sunday, March 22, 2009

Seaford – The Delaware State Police have arrested five Seaford juveniles today in reference to a burglary investigation. At approximately 8:16 this morning, a male homeowner reported to police that he observed three males juveniles running from his residence in the 7000 block of Hearns Pond Road east of Conrail Road, Seaford.

The homeowner further advised police that he observed the subjects in possession of a rifle or long BB gun and that his two vehicles and residence were shot with holes. A state police helicopter and K-9 were summonsed to conduct a search of the area for the suspects after the homeowner realized his home was burglarized.

The police K-9 initiated a track that led to a white residence located in the 22000 block of Conrail Road just west of the crime scene. While on scene, a witness confirmed to police that three males ran into the residence carrying what appeared to be a rifle or long BB gun and they believed the subjects reside there. Troopers contacted several juveniles and quickly learned these were the subjects the victim and witness observed fleeing the crime scene and entering the home on Conrail Road.

Additional investigation revealed the three juveniles had committed the burglary early this morning; and that they and two others had committed another Burglary at the same location the day before. The stolen property, including two pool sticks, two BB Guns and several swords, was located inside the residence. The property was recovered and returned to the victim. Investigators note the suspects forced open the front door to gain entry.

As a result of the investigation, the following charges were levied against the following persons:
11 year old Seaford male, 15 year old Seaford male and another 11 year old Seaford male were charged with 2 counts of Burglary 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Theft, Criminal Mischief and Disorderly Conduct.
Also, two Seaford females were implicated in the burglary that occurred yesterday. A 14 and 13 year old were arrested for a single count of Burglary, Conspiracy 2nd degree, Theft, Criminal Mischief and Disorderly Conduct.

All persons were released to their parents pending court proceedings in Sussex County Family Court.