Delaware State Police have taken a Maryland man into custody in connection with an early morning break-in at a Bear area retail store this past Saturday.
Officers were dispatched to the Dollar General on Pulaski Highway at 1815 around 4:45 a.m. on April 11, 2026, after receiving reports of a burglar alarm activation. Upon arrival, authorities discovered that someone had broken through the store’s front entrance. According to police, the intruder, described as wearing distinctive clothing including a cowboy hat, lengthy black overcoat, and black and white footwear, attempted unsuccessfully to break into the store’s tobacco display before fleeing the scene.
Law enforcement officers conducted a search of the surrounding area and soon located an individual matching the suspect’s description at the Wawa store situated at 1605 Pulaski Highway. The man was identified as Anthony Ferguson, age 32, from Hyattsville, Maryland. Ferguson was taken into custody without any complications, and investigators confirmed he was responsible for the Dollar General incident.
Following his arrest, Ferguson was transported to Troop 2 headquarters where he faced multiple charges. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Court 11 for arraignment and was subsequently released after posting a $3,000 unsecured bond.
The charges filed against Ferguson include:
- Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
- Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony)
- Attempted Theft under $1,500
- Criminal Mischief $1,000 but less than $5,000
