Resident surprises burglar in Dover

Village Drive in Dover (Photo: Google maps)
Village Drive in Dover (Photo: Google maps)

DOVER, DELAWARE (4/23/2015) A resident returned home during a burglary in the first block of Village Drive, Dover police reported today.

The burglar fled out the back door with a backpack they had found inside the home and a Sony PlayStation 4 computer and a game.

Police said the male burglar had entered through an unsecured front door between 1 and 2:25 p.m. Tuesday.

He was described as black, 5-feet-9, 180 pounds with a short hair cut, and wearing a yellow windbreaker and black pants.

Police asked anyone with information to call 302-736-7111.

Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com.

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