Smyrna Man Facing Burglary/Theft Charges

Location:
(Midessa Farms) 978 Twin Willows Road Smyrna, De

DATE and TIME:
May 8, 2009
October 10, 2009
November 3, 2009
April 29, 2010
May 21, 2010
June 12, 2010
June 24, 2010

Victim(s):
Midessa Farms

Defendant(s):
Michael B. McBride-19 Smyrna, Delaware

Charge(s) and Bond Information:
6 counts Burglary Third Degree
3 counts Possession of Burglar Tools
7 counts Theft
4 counts Criminal Mischief
Burglary Second Degree
Criminal Trespass Second Degree
Conspiracy Second Degree
$54,000 unsecured bond (released)

Resume:
Delaware State Police between May 8, 2009 and June 24, 2010 investigated 7 burglaries at the Midessa Farm located on Twin Willows Road Smyrna Delaware.

During the burglaries the suspect would force entry into barns and remove televisions, computer equipment, chain saws, gas, food and drink products, power tools and an air conditioner. All told the thieves stole approximately $4,500 worth of merchandise. State Police on August 2, 2010 was investigating a separate incident involving Michael B. McBride and obtained information linking him to numerous burglary complaints at the Midessa Farm on Twin Willows Road.

State Police Wednesday August 11, 2010 formally arrested Michael B. McBride on 23 burglary, theft and criminal mischief charges. McBride was released on $54,000 unsecured bond.

Delaware State Police is continuing their investigation and believe others may have assisted McBride during these burglaries.