Dover man arrested for burglary

Following a day long investigation, Rehoboth Beach Police say they have arrested 54-year-old John C. Fisher for burglarizing a vacant residence in the first block of Sussex Street.

On Friday at around 3:30pm, the Rehoboth Beach Police responded to a report of a burglary at a residence in the first block of Sussex Street.

Upon arrival, police say they contacted the 64-year-old owner of the residence who reported that he had found personal items on his porch that did not belong to him. The owner, who had been away for several days, reported that upon returning, he discovered someone had entered the residence through an unsecured window, adjusted the thermostat, and removed food and drinks from his refrigerator.

Police say they were able to develop a suspect upon examining the personal items left on the porch of the residence and at around 8:00pm, they located Fisher once again leaving the property.

Through further investigation, police were able to determine that Fisher had been inside the residence on two separate occasions.
 
Fisher was arrested and charged with 1 count of third degree burglary, 1 count of theft under $1500 where the victim is 62 years of age or older, both felonies, and 1 count of second degree criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. 
 
Fisher was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $1100.00 secured bail.