WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington police said three male juveniles were taken into custody Wednesday after officers responded to a reported burglary in progress in the city.
Police reported that an officer with the Uniformed Services Division was flagged down around 5:28 p.m. on March 4 in the 400 block of North Jefferson Street regarding a burglary at a nearby residence.
According to police, officers searched the residence and located three male juveniles allegedly in possession of property taken from the home. Authorities said the three juveniles were taken into custody without incident.
Police reported that a 13-year-old male juvenile has been charged with burglary in the third degree, theft under $1,500, and criminal mischief under $1,000. According to investigators, he was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $4,500 secured bail.
Authorities said a 14-year-old male juvenile, who police reported was wanted on an unrelated matter, was also charged with burglary in the third degree, theft under $1,500, and criminal mischief under $1,000 in connection with the incident. Police said he was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $4,500 secured bail.
Police also reported that a 12-year-old male juvenile, who investigators said was wanted on an unrelated matter, was charged with burglary in the third degree, theft under $1,500, and criminal mischief under $1,000. According to authorities, he was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $4,500 secured bail.
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