State Police Arrest Claymont Man and Seek Second Suspect in Wilmington Auto Shop Burglary

Date Posted: Monday, October 5th, 2026

Delaware State Police “Attempt to Identify” flyer featuring three surveillance images of a hooded person. The flyer asks anyone who can identify the person to contact Detective M. Kerrigan at (302) 365-8487 or submit a tip to Delaware Crime Stoppers.

The Delaware State Police arrested 25-year-old Tzair Bryant, of Claymont, Delaware, and is seeking a second suspect after two customer vehicles were stolen during a burglary at an auto repair shop in Wilmington last week.

On September 26, 2026, at approximately 12:00 a.m., troopers responded to Penny Hill Service and Repair Center, located at 517 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington, for a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, troopers discovered a garage door with broken glass and searched the business. Troopers determined the suspects had already fled the area.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a male and female suspect forced entry into the business and stole keys belonging to customers who had left their vehicles at the shop for service. The suspects then used the stolen keys to take two customer vehicles from the business. The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case.

On September 30, 2026, the Wilmington Police Department received information that one of the stolen vehicles was in the area of East 8th Street near North Buttonwood Street. Officers responded, located the vehicle, and took Bryant into custody. Bryant was found in possession of the vehicle’s keys, and Wilmington Police subsequently contacted Delaware State Police detectives.

Detectives responded and determined Bryant was the male suspect from the burglary.

Bryant was taken to Troop 1 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $3,100 secured bond.

Tzair Bryant Mugshot

Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony)
Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony) – 2 counts
Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
Criminal Mischief Under $1000

Detectives continue to investigate this incident and ask anyone with information relevant to the case to contact Detective M. Kerrigan by calling (302) 365-8487. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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