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Man Arrested in Series of Break-Ins 7-7-2015

Date/Time: May 16, 2015 through July 6, 2015

Location:  Multiple Locations (See end of press release)

Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has arrested Larry M. Wilmer (26) for a series of commercial burglaries in the Dover area.  Wilmer was captured by patrol officers on July 6th at 2:48AM when police received a burglary alarm to the Country Farm Food Store at 1014 South Little Creek Road.  Upon arrival, officers observed Wilmer and an unknown black male attempting to pry the rear door to gain entry.  Both subjects fled and police gave chase, capturing Wilmer a short distance away.  Wilmer was charged with the following crimes for a series of burglaries/attempted burglaries between May 16th and July 6th:
-Wearing a disguise during commission of a felony
-Burglary 3rd Degree (3x)
-Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree (2x)
-Possession of Burglar Tools
-Theft Under $1,500 (2x)
-Resisting Arrest
-Criminal Mischief (5x)

Wilmer was charged with the above offenses in relation to burglaries/burglary attempts at the following locations:
May 16th, 2015-East Side Package Store, 1018 South Little Creek Road
July 1st, 2015-El Pipil Restaurant, 720 North DuPont Highway
July 6th, 2015-1:05AM-Betsy Ross, 1294 Forrest Avenue
July 6th, 2015-2:02AM-AC Moore, 277 North DuPont Highway
July 6th, 2015-2:48AM-Country Farm Food Store-1014 South Little Creek Road

Larry M. Wilmer Age: 26 Address: 100 Block of North DuPont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
Larry M. Wilmer
Age: 26
Address: 100 Block of North DuPont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805

Man Shot on North New Street 7-7-15

Complaint # 50-15-19024

Date/Time: Monday, July 6, 2015 at 9:30PM

Location:  Unit Block of North New Street, Dover, Delaware

Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting/assault that occurred on Monday at approximately 9:30PM.  Officers received a report of shots fired with one subject wounded.  Upon arrival, a 24-year-old male was found lying in the roadway with a gunshot to his upper left thigh and a large laceration to his forehead.  The victim as transported to Bayhealth Medical Center for treatment and is in stable condition.  The suspect was described as a black male 5’10”-6′ in height, average build, wearing all black clothing.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.