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

The incident occurred on May 16, 2019 at approximately 6:57 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 18000 block of Johnson Road, Lincoln in reference to a subject found inside the homeowner’s vehicle. The victims woke up to find their vehicles ransacked with property missing from within. The suspect, 30-year-old Marque X. Anthony was found asleep inside one of the vehicles and was taken into custody without incident.

Anthony was subsequently found to be in possession of stolen property belonging to the victims at that time. He was also found to be in possession of stolen property linked to previously reported thefts in the area.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2019/04/10/troopers-arrest-milford-man-on-multiple-theft-charges-lincoln/

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

• Theft (Felony) (3 counts)
• Theft (4 counts)
• Criminal Trespass 3^rd (9 counts)

Anthony was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $10009.00 secured bond.

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:051719 0834

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