State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Division of State Police

Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish

DSP News Release: Monday, April 13, 2009- Detectives Seek Identity of Burglary Suspect

Location of Incident:

• April 1^st, 2009, 1:26 a.m.- BP Shore Stop 4001 Lancaster Pike Wilmington, DE
• April 1^st, 2009, 2:16 a.m.- Deerhurst Exxon 800 Foulk Road Wilmington, DE

Date and Time of Occurrence: see above

Suspect(s):  Unknown black male wearing a knit hat and a black coat

Resume: Detectives from the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Burglary Squad are seeking the identity of a burglary suspect who struck twice on April 1^st. 

The first incident occurred at 1:26 a.m. at the BP Shore Stop located at 4001 Lancaster Pike.  The suspect in this case smashed out the front glass door to gain entry.  Once inside, he looked unsuccessfully for cash.  The suspect then fled the scene empty handed. 

About an hour later, the same suspect forced his way into the Exxon located at 800 Foulk Road.  The suspect located an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene with same.

Anyone who can identify the below depicted suspect is asked to contact investigators at 302.834.2630 ext. 211 or 284.  Tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

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