New Castle County Police arrested a burglary suspect after he was apprehended by a police canine while still inside a victim’s residence.
On Friday (08/22) at 7:35 a.m., County Police responded to the 900 block of Causez Avenue in Claymont, Delaware located within the community of Northridge, in reference a burglary in progress. When officers arrived, they contacted a family member of the victim who had stopped by the residence.
The victim’s relative advised she entered the residence and found an unknown male asleep on the floor of an upstairs bedroom. After locating the suspect, the relative exited the residence and called 911.
Assisting officers quickly responded and set up a perimeter around the residence awaiting the canine team. Officer First Class Robert Williams and his canine partner “Loki” arrived on scene, and after numerous canine announcements, “Loki” was deployed into the residence.
The canine was able to locate the subject, later identified as Joseph Alcaraz, as he was hiding behind a bed in a second floor bedroom. After a brief struggle, Alcaraz was taken into custody by Officer Williams and assisting officers.
Alcaraz was found to be in possession of several pieces of the victim’s jewelry and one Alprazalam pill (generic form of Xanax). Alcaraz, 21, of the 100 block of Clayton Avenue in Wilmington, was charged with burglary in the 2nd degree, possession of burglar tools, attempted theft, and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
He was arraigned and released on $5,500 unsecured bail.
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