DSP News Release:  State Police Searching for Scrap Metal Suspect

Location: 

• 20000 block Donovan’s Road Georgetown, DE

DATE and TIME of Occurrence:  

• December 2, 2010

Victim(s):

• Daisey Construction

Suspect(s):  

• Charles E. Harkins Jr-42 Milford, DE

Active Charge(s):

• Theft Greater then $1,500
• Theft by False Pretense under $1,500
• Falsifying Business Records
• Conspiracy Third Degree

Resume:

Georgetown-Delaware State Police is currently searching for Charles E. Harkins Jr-42 of Milford Delaware following an investigation into scrap metal theft. 

Delaware State Police December 2^nd of last year investigated a theft of mechanical joint fittings and other assorted metals.  Some of the metals stolen are heavy steal used in water and underground sewers.  An estimated $6,000 worth of metal was stolen from Daisey Construction. 

An employee of Daisey Construction located some of these items at an area salvage facility and upon further investigation it was discovered they were sold unlawfully by Charles E. Harkins Jr. 

Delaware State Police has obtained an arrest warrant for Harkins consisting of Theft Greater then $1,500, Theft by False Pretense under $1,500,   Falsifying Business Records and Conspiracy Third Degree. 

Delaware State Police have been unsuccessful in locating Harkins and desire assistance in his apprehension.  Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.  

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Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call investigators at 302-856-5850 ext. 0 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333

Charles E. Harkins