Update – Dover Man Arrested for Burglary at Happy 13 Liquors
**UPDATE** SEE ORIGINAL RELEASE BELOW
The Dover Police Department has arrested Brian Bowers, a 36-year-old Dover man, following a burglary investigation that began on October 4th, 2022 at Happy 13 Liquors. Detectives responded to Happy 13 Liquors on October 4th at approximately 10:15 a.m. to investigate a burglary that had occurred at the store overnight. Through the ensuing investigation, Bowers was identified as a suspect and Detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest. On Friday, October 7th, 2022 at approximately 08:00 a.m., patrol officers observed Bowers in the 100 block of South New Street and took him into custody without incident.
Bowers was transported to Dover Police and arraigned at JP2.
Bowers was released on his own recognizance on the following charges:
-Burglary Third Degree
-Theft Over $1500
-Criminal Mischief Under $1000
Dover, DE
**Original Release**
Incident Number: 50-22-30786
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 4:19 a.m.
Location: Happy 13 Liquors, 262 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Tuesday, October 4th, at Happy 13 Liquors. Dover Police were called to the store at approximately 10:15 a.m. for the report of a burglary . The ensuing investigation revealed that at approximately 4:19 a.m. hours, while the business was closed, a male suspect broke a glass window and entered the business. While inside, the suspect took tobacco products, alcohol, and an undisclosed amount of money. After obtaining the property from the business the suspect fled on foot.
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