New Castle County Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying a suspect that stole a purse from a parked vehicle in Alapocas Park.

(Wilmington, Del. – 19803) On October 7, County Police responded to Alapocas Park in reference to a theft from a motor vehicle. Officers learned that an unknown suspect entered the victim’s vehicle and removed property to include a purse and credit cards.  Continuing the investigation, police found that the victim’s credit cards were used at a liquor store in the City of Wilmington.  Police obtained surveillance footage of the suspect [see below photos] and are asking for the public’s help with identification.

If you have any information pertaining to this investigation and/or can identify the suspect, please contact Officer James Daly at JEDaly@nccde.org or New Castle County Police at (302) 573-2800. Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department. Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking” submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.

[Two photos of the suspect]

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