Georgetown – Troopers are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify suspects involved in car break-ins.

This incidents occurred around 2:00 a.m. Sunday September 24, 2017 when two individuals, depicted in the surveillance photos, were observed entering or attempting to enter vehicles parked in driveways along Leah Street, Fish Hook MHP. The suspects removed a wallet from one of the numerous vehicles before fleeing the area.

State Police have been investigating a rash of car break-ins throughout Kent and Sussex Counties where an undetermined number of suspects entered well over a dozen vehicles stealing items and also rummaging through unsecured vehicles.  The suspects have removed items ranging from purses to electronic devices, and U.S. currency.  In most of these cases the vehicles were parked in the victim’s driveways and were unsecured.

The Delaware State Police urge people to utilize the following tips:

• Lock your car doors and roll up you windows
• Do not leave valuables inside your vehicle
• Leave outdoor lights on in the driveway or have security lighting installed
• Report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1 immediately

If anyone has any information in reference to the identity of these individuals, they are asked to contact Detective T. Powell at 302-752-3807. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 092517 0750

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