Man Arrested After Stealing Copper Wire

Location: Delmarva Power Storage Yard, 700 East DuPont Boulevard, Millsboro, DE

Date of Occurrence: Tuesday February 14, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.

Victim:
Delmarva Power

Defendant, Charges, and Bail Information:
Christopher L. Kemp, 32, Millsboro, DE
Theft Greater than $1,500.00
Attempted Theft Greater than $1,500.00
Possession of Burglar Tools
Conspiracy 2nd (2 counts)
Criminal Mischief
Criminal Trespass 2nd (2 counts)

Arraigned at JP3 and released on $2,050.00 secured bond.


Resume:
Millsboro DE- The Delaware State Police have arrested a man in connection with an early morning theft.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. this morning when State Troopers responded to the Delmarva Power Storage Yard in Millsboro after receiving an alarm. Upon their arrival, two suspects were observed inside the fence line of the yard. One of the suspects was able to flee and avoid being captured while Christopher L. Kemp, 32, was found behind a large spool of wire and was placed in custody.

Kemp’s vehicle was also located in the storage yard which contained a pair of bolt cutters that were stolen the previous night when the fence line was damaged and copper wire was removed. The vehicle also contained several rolls of copper wire which is estimated to be over $1,500.00 in value.

Kemp was arrested and charged with the above crimes. He was arraigned at JP3 and released on $2,050.00 secured bond.

There is no suspect information on the other person who fled the area other than a white male.

To offer information in reference to this incident, the public is asked to contact Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 extension 211 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."