Arrest Made Following Burglary and Stolen Vehicle 9-18-26

Incident Number:  50-26-33032

Date/Time: Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at 6:07 A.M.

Location: Speedmart/Valero, 530 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department arrested Keith Rollerson, 32, of Dover, following a burglary and vehicle theft Thursday morning.

The investigation began at approximately 6:07 a.m., when officers responded to Speedmart/Valero for a report of a man breaking into the business. Officers discovered a shattered glass entry door and an adjacent window, but the suspect had fled.

Through surveillance footage, detectives determined the suspect used a rock to break the glass, then used a crutch to clear the remaining glass so he could reach inside and unlock the door. Once inside, he stole approximately $60 worth of tobacco products, placed them in a backpack, and fled. Damage to the business was estimated at $3,000.

At approximately 8:38 a.m., officers responded to Wawa for a report of a stolen vehicle that was taken after the operator left it running unsecured in the parking lot. Officers located the vehicle nearby and observed a man fleeing from it. Following a brief foot pursuit, officers took the man, identified as Keith Rollerson, into custody.

Detectives identified Rollerson as the burglary suspect through surveillance footage and clothing found in his possession. Rollerson also possessed the tobacco products stolen from Speedmart/Valero.

Rollerson was charged with the following offenses:

-Resisting Arrest
-Burglary Third Degree
-Possession of Burglar Tools
-Theft Under $1,500
-Criminal Mischief Over $1,000
-Manufacture/Deliver/Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (2 counts)
-Theft of a Motor Vehicle
-Possession of a Prescription Drug Without a Prescription (2 counts)