Suspect Arrested and Charged in New Castle Restaurant Burglary

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE — A local man is facing criminal charges after being arrested for breaking into a restaurant in the New Castle area, police announced on December 18, 2024.

According to charging documents, officers responded to a commercial burglar alarm at the establishment. Upon arrival, police discovered signs of forced entry. A search of the area led officers to locate a suspect nearby who matched descriptions and was in possession of items linking him to the break-in.

The suspect has been formally charged with burglary, criminal trespass, and related offenses. He is currently being held at a local correctional facility pending his arraignment. Investigators are checking if the suspect may be linked to other recent commercial burglaries in the area.