Millsboro- Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Sean R. Caldwell of Rehoboth Beach on criminal charges after attempting to steal a vehicle Thursday.

On December 17, 2020, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to the 25000 block of Banks Road for a report of an individual attempting to gain entry into a vehicle in a private driveway. Upon arrival, troopers discovered Caldwell entered the private property on Banks Road and attempted to enter a running vehicle, and preparing to depart the residence. Sitting inside the vehicle during the incident was the homeowners’ son. The son called a family member inside the home as Caldwell attempted to enter the locked vehicle. The family member exited the residence, confronted Caldwell, and detained him until troopers arrived on the scene. Caldwell was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 7, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Attempt to Commit Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree

Caldwell was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $2,001 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 121920 0020

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