Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Dover- Delaware State Police have arrested a Dover man and charged him in connection with a pair of burglaries that he committed at the same residence late last week.

The investigation began on Friday, August 18, 2017, after troopers responded to a residence located in the 200 block of Rustic Lane, Dover, for the report of a burglary. Upon their arrival troopers learned that an unknown suspect broke a window and gained entry into a garage located on the property. Once inside, the suspect removed assorted power tools and lawn equipment and fled in an unknown direction.

Troopers were again called to the same residence on Sunday, August 20, 2017, after it was discovered that an unknown suspect had again gained entry into the garage and removed more power tools, lawn equipment, and fishing gear before fleeing.

After further investigation, which included interviews and other investigative means, troopers were able to identify Carmelo Diaz, 54, as a suspect in the two burglaries. On Monday, August 21st, Property Unit detectives executed a search warrant at Diaz’ residence located in the unit block of Kentwood Drive, Dover, where they located property linking him to the burglaries.

Carmelo Diaz was arrested without incident and charged with 2 counts of Burglary 3rd Degree, 2 counts of Theft, and Criminal Mischief. He was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Institution in default of $6500.00 secured bail.

Released: 082617 2000

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