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State Police Arrest Camden-Wyoming Man for Burglary of a Dover Pizza Shop


Date Posted: Friday, June 20th, 2025

Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old John Carey of Camden-Wyoming, Delaware, for burglary and related offenses following a burglary that occurred at Four Seasons Pizza in Dover.

On June 16, 2025, at approximately 9:18 a.m., troopers responded to Four Seasons Pizza, located at 2467 South State Street in Dover, for a report of a burglary. When troopers arrived, they learned that during the overnight hours, an unknown black male suspect forced entry to the business. Once inside, the suspect used a knife to force open cash registers, removed money, and fled the scene. Through investigative means, detectives identified John Carey as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On June 19, 2025, Carey was arrested and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $7,100 secured bond.

  • Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony)
  • Possession of Burglar Tools or Instruments (Felony)
  • Theft Under $1,500
  • Criminal Mischief under $1,000 – 2 counts
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Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.


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