WILMINGTON, DE — Two men were arrested after Wilmington police responded to a reported burglary in progress at a vacant residence, where officers allege one suspect fled on foot after being caught removing copper piping.
According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 7:05 a.m. July 23 to the 200 block of West 26th Street for a report of a burglary in progress.
Police reported that responding officers observed Robert Chandler, 38, allegedly removing copper piping from a residence. When officers attempted to make contact, Chandler allegedly fled on foot before being taken into custody following a brief pursuit…