State Police Seeks Help In Locating Homeless Burglar

Location of Incident: 21000 block of Mill Park Drive, Bridgeville Delaware

DATE and TIME: Saturday October 3, 2009, 7:40 A.M.

Victim: 32 year old female of the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive, Bridgeville, Delaware

Suspect(s): Terrence T. Matthews-36, Homeless Bridgeville area

Pending Charges:
Burglary 2nd degree
Theft Under $1,500.00
Resisting Arrest

Resume:

On Saturday October 3, 2009 the Delaware State Police investigated a burglary to a residence. State Police discovered that the victim came home and discovered numerous items out of place inside her residence. The victim continued to walk through the residence and into her bedroom where she startled the suspect Terrence Matthews. Matthews then sprang to his feet and exited the residence. The victim followed Matthews however lost sight of him. The victim was familiar with the suspect.

When Delaware State Police responded to the area of the residence they observed Matthews walking down the street. Matthews again fled into a wooded area eluding the police.

Matthews is homeless however frequents the Bridgeville area. Anyone with information on Matthews’ whereabouts is asked to call Troop 5 at 302-337-1090 or callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at http://www.tipsubmit.com/.