Alleged Gun Thief Taken Down By K-9 Officer - WMDT 47 News - Delmarva's Choice

DAGSBORO, Del. - A Dagsboro man couldn't out run a K-9 officer after allegedly stealing guns from a shed.

Delaware State Police report that Tucumma Griffin, 36, of Dagsboro, took two guns from a shed belonging to Griffin's ex-girlfriends father. They say that he was living in the woods behind the victim's home.

The victim did not know that the guns were stolen from him until the Blades Police Department contacted him about the 12-gauge shotgun. Officers, a DSP helicopter, and K-9 units went to the victim's home after he confronted Griffin, who fled, to search for the suspect.

The K-9 unit was able to apprehend Griffin, who was then taken into custody, charged with 3rd degree burglary, 2 counts of theft of a firearm, and other related offences. He is being held on $7,000 bond.