UPDATE: The suspect has been identified. Thank you to everyone who shared this post and provided information.
(Newark, DE 19702) On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, officers responded to a residence in the unit block of Oak View Drive in the Thornwood community for a reported attempted burglary.
During the investigation, detectives determined that between approximately 12:45 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., the suspect walked through several backyards and peered into the windows of multiple residences. During the incident, the suspect cut a window screen, broke a window, and attempted to enter one of the homes. The attempt was unsuccessful, and no entry was made.
At this time, the suspect has not been identified. Detectives believe the suspect may have been associated with a red Honda Civic that was seen in the area during the time of the incident.
If you recognize the suspect or the vehicle pictured, please contact Detective McCausland at Kyle.McCausland@newcastlede.gov or call (302) 395-2754.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the following methods:
- New Castle County Division of Police Non-Emergency Number: (302) 573-2800
- Facebook Messenger: “New Castle County Police.”
- Crime Stoppers: (800) TIP-3333
- Online: DelawareCrimeStoppers.org
