Lincoln- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Milford man in connection with multiple thefts from motor vehicles occurring in the Lincoln area.

The investigation began in the beginning of April, 2019 when Troopers were dispatched to Johnson Road, Lincoln for a theft of items from a motor vehicle report.  Several more complaints were filed in the same area in which the suspect entered unsecured vehicles and took numerous items from inside.  In one report, the suspect caused damage to the center console of the vehicle.

Through investigative measures, Troopers were able to identify the suspect as 30-year-old Marque X. Anthony.  On April 9, 2019, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Troopers observed Anthony on Johnson Road and took him into custody without incident.

Anthony was transported back to Troop 7 where he was charged with the following:

• Theft (Felony) (2 counts)
• Theft (13 counts)
• Criminal Mischief (1 count)
• Criminal Trespass 2nd (1 count)
• Criminal Trespass 3rd (10 counts)

Anthony was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and given an own recognizance bond, however was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution for violation of probation.

Tips to protect your property:

Secure Your Vehicle:

• Do not leave valuables in your car. That sounds like common sense, but drivers/passengers do leave items of value in plain view every day. If you leave valuable items visible in your car, your car is automatically a target.
• If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously.
• Once home, unload your valuables immediately. Do not store valuables in your car any longer than necessary, and certainly never overnight.
• Try to park in busy, well-lighted areas, or in your garage (if you have one).
• Raise your windows and lock ALL of your vehicle’s doors even if you plan to be gone for only a brief time. Every week, items are stolen from unlocked vehicles where the owner expected to be away for “just a second.”
• Set any alarm or anti-theft device. If you have one, use it! Many people believe that car alarms no longer make a difference, but they can be an effective deterrent to vehicle break-ins
• Don’t think your dark tinted windows will hide your valuables. Thieves often use flashlights to see through tint, and after-market tint is handy to keep all the broken glass in one “sheet” when they break out your window.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:041019 0956

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