Two Delaware government buildings sustained damage over the weekend after a man allegedly used a steel sewer lid to force entry into both locations, according to police.
How the Break-In Unfolded
Authorities say the incident began around 3:50 p.m. Saturday when officers responded to a burglar alarm at the Delaware State Bureau of Identification office on South Bay Road in Dover. Investigators determined that a masked individual had broken through the front door using a heavy sewer lid, taken money from inside, and caused significant property damage.
Suspect Identified
Police identified the suspect as 29-year-old Isiah Worthy of Dover. In addition to the Bureau of Identification break-in, Worthy is accused of targeting a nearby state office, the Delaware Office of Management and Budget’s Fleet Services division, using the same method of entry.
Alleged Vehicle Theft and Crash
Detectives say Worthy took key fobs from the Fleet Services building and used them to access a state-owned Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV. He is accused of driving the vehicle recklessly through the parking lot, striking two parked cars before fleeing. The Mach-E, which was equipped with GPS tracking, was later found abandoned roughly 15 miles away on Carpenter Bridge Road.
Arrest and Charges
Officers located Worthy walking along Canterbury Road a short distance from where the SUV was recovered. Police say he was found carrying stolen cash, with additional money discovered in a bank bag near the earlier crash scene. Worthy faces charges including burglary, auto theft, and criminal mischief. As with any pending case, these are accusations, and Worthy is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Impact on Services
The Delaware State Bureau of Identification announced it would temporarily suspend fingerprinting services while repairs are completed, though other agency operations were expected to continue as scheduled.