The Delaware State Police arrested 36-year-old Larry Wilmer of Wilmington, Delaware, for burglary and related charges stemming from several burglaries of a similar nature that occurred throughout New Castle County over the past several months.
Beginning on December 3, 2024, troopers responded to Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, located at 531 West Main Street, Newark, for a report of a burglary that occurred overnight. The preliminarily investigation revealed 2 suspects pried open the rear doors of the business, and stole cash/safes from within. The suspects then fled in a Ford sedan with the stolen property. On January 3, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., troopers responded to Domino’s Pizza, located at 2478 North Dupont Parkway, Middletown, for a report of a burglary. The preliminary investigation revealed 3 suspects pried open the rear doors of the business, and stole cash from within. The suspects then fled on foot with the stolen property. On April 11, 2025, Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives were notified of 4 burglaries that occurred overnight at the following businesses in The Shops at Limestone Hills: Tyler’s Bar and Grill, Daily Veg, Brew HaHa!, and Café Pomodoro. The preliminary investigation revealed that 2 suspects pried open the rear doors of the business, and stole cash/safes from within. The suspects then fled in a black minivan with the stolen property.
Through investigative means, detectives identified Larry Wilmer as one of the suspects involved in the burglaries. In collaboration with out-of-state law enforcement agencies, detectives further discovered the suspects are linked to similar incidents in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Detectives continue investigating these incidents to identify Wilmer’s coconspirators.
On May 1, 2025, detectives located Wilmer in Newark, and took him into custody without incident. A search of his person led to the discovery of approximately 14.7 grams of crack cocaine. Wilmer was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $79,100 cash bond.
- Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony) – 6 counts
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
- Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
- Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony) – 4 counts
- Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony) – 3 counts
- Criminal Mischief $5,000 or More (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony) – 6 counts
- Theft Under $1,500 – 2 counts
- Criminal Mischief $1,000 but less than $5,000 – 3 counts
- Criminal Mischief under $1,000
Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is actively investigating these incidents. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective M. Kerrigan by calling (302) 365-8487. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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