(Middletown, DE. 19709) Sunday, March 31, 2024, The New Castle County Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Bakerfield Drive in the community of Commodore Estates for a report of several vehicles having their brake lines cut sometime during the overnight hours.

In January 2024, The New Castle County Police also investigated a similar incident in the same vicinity in the neighborhood of Bayberry South. During this incident, an elderly couple discovered the brake lines to their vehicle were cut during the overnight hours.

If you discover your brake lines have been cut or damaged, do not attempt to drive the vehicle and immediately contact your local police department and a qualified mechanic for assistance to prevent potential accidents and injuries. Take proactive measures to ensure your safety and the safety of others by seeking professional help and reporting the incident promptly.

If you have any information about these incidents, please e-mail M/CPL Sydnor at Keith.Sydnor@newcastlede.gov or contact The New Castle County Police at (302) 573-2800. Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.

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