Police Arrest Wilmington Man For String Of New Castle County Burglaries

Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man in connection with a series of commercial burglaries that occurred across New Castle County over the past several months. (Photo by jcomp on Freepik)

NEW CASTLE COUNTY — Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man in connection with a series of commercial burglaries that occurred across New Castle County over the past several months.

Larry Wilmer, 36, faces multiple felony charges after being identified as a suspect in a string of overnight burglaries at local businesses, including locations in Newark, Middletown, and the Shops at Limestone Hills. Authorities say the incidents followed a similar pattern, with suspects prying open rear doors and fleeing with stolen cash or safes.

The investigation began on December 3, 2024, when troopers responded to Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Newark. Surveillance revealed two suspects entered through the back and stole cash before fleeing in a Ford sedan. A month later, on January 3, 2025, troopers were called to a Domino’s Pizza in Middletown, where three suspects reportedly used the same method to gain entry and steal money before fleeing on foot.

On April 11, 2025, four more businesses—Tyler’s Bar and Grill, Daily Veg, Brew HaHa!, and Café Pomodoro—were burglarized at the Shops at Limestone Hills. Investigators determined that two suspects again pried open rear entrances and escaped in a black minivan.

Delaware State Police identified Wilmer as one of the individuals involved and linked him to similar cases in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing as they work to identify additional suspects.

Wilmer was arrested on May 1, 2025, in Newark without incident. Police say he was found with approximately 14.7 grams of crack cocaine at the time of his arrest. He was taken to Troop 2, where he was formally charged and later committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $79,100 cash bond.

He faces the following charges:

Burglary 3rd Degree (6 counts)
Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (3 counts)
Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity
Possession of Burglar Tools (4 counts)
Theft $1,500 or Greater (3 counts)
Criminal Mischief $5,000 or More
Conspiracy 2nd Degree (6 counts)
Theft Under $1,500 (2 counts)
Criminal Mischief $1,000–$5,000 (3 counts)
Criminal Mischief Under $1,000

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate and is seeking information from the public. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact Detective M. Kerrigan or reach out via the Delaware State Police Facebook page or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.