WILMINGTON, DE — A 62-year-old Wilmington man has been charged with felony burglary and theft following an alleged incident at a senior living facility Sunday morning.
According to the Delaware State Police, troopers responded at approximately 10:30 a.m. on February 15, 2026, to Forwood Estates at 1912 Marsh Road for a reported theft.
Police said a preliminary investigation determined that at approximately 8:30 a.m., a resident of the facility left their apartment. Authorities allege that shortly afterward, a facility employee, later identified as Kem Mays, unlawfully entered the apartment and removed jewelry belonging to the resident.
Troopers contacted Mays during the investigation and recovered the jewelry, which police said was returned to the victim.
According to state police, Mays was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 1. He was charged with second-degree burglary and theft under $1,500 where the victim is 62 years of age or older, both felonies.
Police said Mays was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on a $12,000 unsecured bond.
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