Delaware State Police have taken a Wilmington senior care facility worker into custody on felony charges following accusations that he burglarized an elderly resident’s apartment and stole jewelry this past Sunday morning.
Kem Mays, 62, of Wilmington, now faces serious criminal charges after the incident at Forwood Estates on Marsh Road. According to police reports, the crime occurred on February 15, 2026, when law enforcement received a theft complaint at the facility located at 1912 Marsh Road around 10:30 in the morning.
Investigators determined that approximately two hours earlier, at 8:30 a.m., an elderly resident had stepped out of their living quarters. Police say Mays, who worked at the facility, took advantage of the resident’s absence by illegally entering their apartment and taking valuable jewelry items.
During their investigation, law enforcement officials made contact with Mays and successfully retrieved the stolen jewelry pieces, which have since been given back to the victim.
Authorities apprehended Mays without any complications and brought him to Troop 1 for processing. Following his arrest, he appeared before Justice of the Peace Court 11 for arraignment and was subsequently freed after posting a $12,000 unsecured bond.
The suspect now faces two felony charges: Burglary Second Degree and Theft Under $1,500 Where Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older.
