Citizens Apprehend Burglary Suspects

Location:
4000 block Rabbit Run Road Bridgeville, Delaware

DATE and TIME:
Monday August 9, 2010 7:03 p.m.

Victim(s):
34 year old Bridgeville man

Defendant(s):
17 year old male Laurel, De
17 year old male Seaford, De
17 year old female Laurel, De
16 year old male Bridgeville, De (NOT Apprehended charges filed)
15 year old male Greenwood, De

Charges(s):
All four suspect apprehended arrested on below listed charges
At large 16 year old also wanted for below listed charges
Burglary Second Degree
Possession of Burglar Tools
2 Counts Conspiracy Second Degree
Criminal Mischief

Bond Information:


Resume:
Monday August 9, 2010 Delaware State Police responded to a burglary in progress complaint on Rabbit Run road Bridgeville, Delaware.

State Police around 7 p.m. Monday evening received a 911 call concerning a house that had been burglarized. State Troopers learned that the victim was looking out his residence window and observed a tan Ford Explorer traveling back and forth on Rabbit Run Road. The victim then utilizing his binoculars observed the Ford vehicle drive toward an adjacent property which also belonged to the victim.

The victim along with other family members went over to investigate the situation. When the victim’s family arrived at the adjacent residence they observed three suspects fleeing from the residence. The suspects fled into a nearby field however later were apprehended by the victims. One of the three suspects managed to flee custody prior to police arrival. The suspect who fled is the 16 year old suspect listed in the defendant’s section.

State Troopers upon arriving on scene also located the Ford Explorer observed by the victim a short distance away. Located inside the Explorer were two additional suspects. All told four juveniles were arrested on burglary and related charges. The suspect who fled is still at large and burglary charges are currently on file at Troop 5 Bridgeville.

The suspects entered the residence and began rummaging through rooms prior to being detected by the victim.

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