April 28, 2017 – On
4/5/2017 Newark Police responded to a residential burglary that occurred in the
unit block of Academy Street. Officers spoke with two 21 year old male
University of Delaware students who reported that an unknown person entered
their residence, possibly through an unlocked door, and removed a gaming system
and a laptop computer. Officers reviewed surveillance camera footage from
the area and observed a subject, believed to be the suspect, entering the
residence at 1:31am. The suspect was observed leaving the residence a
short time later and heading towards a vehicle parked nearby. Officers
were able to obtain a vehicle description and registration number for the
suspect vehicle by reviewing additional surveillance video. On 4/28/17
detectives executed a search warrant at the suspect’s (Mark L. Hilaman)
residence and recovered some of the stolen items that belonged to one of the
victims. Hilaman was arrested and video arraigned in front of Justice of
the Peace Court 2. He was released on $10,000 unsecured bond.
There is no surveillance video available for release at this
time.
Defendant: (photo attached)
Hilaman, Mark L.
25 years old
Wilmington, DE 19808
Charges:
Burglary 2nd Degree
Theft Under $1500 (2 counts)
Anyone
with additional information on this incident should contact Detective James Skinner, 302-366-7100 x 3135, or James.Skinner@cj.state.de.us
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