Del. State Police searching for wanted suspect

SEAFORD, Del. – Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted suspect.

29-year-old Matthew A. Patchett, of Laurel, is wanted on second degree burglary and felony theft charges. He is also wanted by the Delaware Sex Offender Unit for failing to verify address as a sex offender.

Patchett is the suspect in a November 1st reported burglary on Woodland Church Road in Laurel.

Patchett is 5’9″, 164 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair. Officials say he may be seen in the Laurel or Salisbury, Maryland area.

Anyone that may have information on Patchett’s whereabouts are asked to contact Trooper K. Marvel of Troop 5 at 302-337-1090, or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.