Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Jaread Mears of Laurel, DE for theft and related charges following an investigation that began in March.

On March 28^th, 2022, troopers responded to the Accurate Pest Control business located at 30139 Sussex Highway in Laurel, DE regarding a theft of a vehicle trailer. The ensuing investigation revealed that two suspects had stolen a Sure Trac trailer on March 26^th, 2022. The trailer was located on March 28^th, 2022 in Seaford, DE after the suspects sold it to a third party. Through investigative measures, it was determined that the two suspects were Jaread Mears and 39-year-old Chad Mitchell of Laurel, DE. Mears was apprehended by Georgetown Police Department on April 15^th, 2022 after Mears attempted to flee from officers on foot.

Mears was transported to Georgetown Police Department where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Theft Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Selling Stolen Property Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Trespass Third Degree

Mears was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and released on $6,050 unsecured bond.

Mitchell has yet to be located and has an active warrant for the same charges.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Chad Mitchell is asked to contact Trooper M. Marino of Delaware State Police Troop 5 at 302-337-1090 or by calling 911. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 041822  1453

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