Newark Police Investigate Occupied Residential Burglary; Same Apartment Entered One Day Prior

Newark Police Detectives are investigating two burglaries at the same residence occurring over the weekend.

On Saturday December 15th, at about 2025 hours, a resident of an apartment in the unit block of Choate Street heard the front door to his apartment open.  The resident went towards the sound and observed the suspect in his residence.  The suspect made a statement to the victim and fled when the victim went to call the police.

The suspect, pictured below, was observed bicycling on Choate Street prior to the burglary and was observed fleeing after the burglary.  He is described as a white male, 40-49 years of age, 5’7″ – 5’9″, 140 – 180 pounds, thin mustache and wearing a black jacket and gray hat.

The same apartment had been burglarized the day before between 0620 hours and 2200 hours.  During that incident, unknown suspect(s) entered the apartment through a door and removed various property belonging to the residents of the apartment.

Anyone with information about either of  these burglaries is asked to contact Det. W. Anderson at (302) 366-7100 x. 3469 or wanderson@newark.de.us.

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