Rehoboth Beach Home Invasion Suspect Sought

Location: 

• 100 block Beachfield Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Date of Occurrence:

• Saturday, February 26, 2011 9:13 p.m.

Victim:

• 81 year old male

Suspect:

• William J. Maichle Jr., 31, Lewes, DE

Charges:

• Robbery First Degree
• Burglary First Degree
• Criminal Mischief

Resume: 

Rehoboth-Delaware State Police Troop 4 Major Crimes Detectives have obtained warrants and are searching for a Lewes man after being connected to a home invasion robbery that occurred in Rehoboth Beach, DE last Saturday night, February 26, 2011.

The home invasion occurred when the suspect forced his way into the home of the 81 year old victim, sprayed an unknown substance into the victim’s eyes and then removed the victim’s wallet from his pocket, and fled.

During the investigation Major Crimes Detectives obtained information to link William J. Maichle, Jr. 31, of Lewis to the home invasion.

Detectives have obtained warrants charging William J. Maichle Jr. with Robbery First Degree, Burglary First Degree, and Criminal Mischief.

If anyone knows the whereabouts of Maichle call 911 immediately.  If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Major Crimes Detectives at Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 ext. 206 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.  Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com 

Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."