Day: February 13, 2018

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-5012

Date/Time:   Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 at 1:55AM

Location: 100 Block of Teak Court, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

Multiple suspects attempted a residential burglary in the 100 Block of Teak Court on Tuesday morning.  At approximately 1:55AM, 3-4 black male suspects kicked the front door open to a residence and yelled “Dover Police.”  As soon as the front door was kicked open, the family dog charged towards the door, causing the suspects to flee eastbound on foot towards the Lexington Glen development.  The suspects did not make entry into the residence.  

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. 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.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-4984

Date/Time:   Monday, February 12th, 2018 between 7:55AM and 8:10PM

Location:  400 Block of River Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

On Monday, February 12th, 2018 at approximately 8:11PM, officers responded to a residence in the 400 Block of River Road for a residential burglary.  The resident advised that the home was vacant from 7:55AM until she returned at 8:10PM.  Upon arrival, the victim found the rear basement door kicked in.  The suspect(s) then stole two televisions, a laptop computer, an XBOX game system, cash, and clothing from the residence.  

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. 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.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-5008

Date/Time:   Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 at 12:55AM

Location:  Nationwide Insurance, 905 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Nationwide Insurance office, located at 905 N. DuPont Highway.  Officers responded to a burglary alarm at that location at approximately 12:55AM.  When officers, arrived they observed that the front door was open.  Officers cleared the building and discovered that a rear back window had also been broken.  After an employee responded, it was learned that the unknown suspect(s) stole a black ASUS laptop computer from the office before fleeing.    

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. 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.