Incident Number: 50-25-5258
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at approximately 1:03 a.m.
Location: Cosmic Smoke, 515 South DuPont Highway, 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 has arrested a 16-year-old male of Dover, and is seeking two additional suspects following an attempted break-in at Cosmic Smoke. The investigation began at 1:03 a.m., when the owner of the store called Dover Police to report people actively trying to break-in the business. Officers responded and located a broken window on an adjacent business, similar to the burglary that occurred on February 14th. Officers checked the area and located a 16-year-old male walking nearby. When Officers contacted him, the suspect ran away but was taken into custody following a brief foot pursuit. The investigation revealed that the 16-year-old was also responsible for the burglary at Cosmic Smoke on the 14th. (Cosmic Smoke Burglary)
The 16-year-old male was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed.
The 16-year-old male was turned over to a guardian with the following charges:
-Burglary Third Degree
-Attempted Burglary Third Degree
-Theft $1500 or Greater
-Attempted Theft
-Wearing a Disguise During The Commission of a Felony(2x)
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Possession of Burglar Tools(2x)
-Resisting Arrest
-Criminal Mischief (2x)
The 16-year-old is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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