Incident Number: 50-26-651
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 between 9:29 a.m. and 9:49 a.m.
Location: 400 Block of East Loockerman Street 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 burglary that occurred on Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 9:49 a.m., when Dover Police responded to a residence in the 400 block of East Loockerman Street in reference to a burglary complaint. The ensuing investigation revealed that sometime between 9:29 a.m. and 9:49 a.m., a black male forced entry into the home that was occupied by two juveniles. The male began to rummage through the home and take property belonging to the victim, but when he was confronted by one of the juveniles, he fled the residence.
There are no leads to release at this time.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.