Police asking for help in identifying suspect wanted for vehicle theft

ELLENDALE, Del. – Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for vehicle theft.

We’re told during the late morning hours of August 21st, troopers were called to the Ellendale Exxon for a reported theft of a motor vehicle. It was learned that an unknown male suspect stole a white 2002 Toyota Highlander with Delaware registration 596664 from the parking lot of the business.

The suspect is described as a male with a thin build and short black braided hair. He was wearing a blue t-shirt, black pants, black with white Nike sneakers, and a blue COVID mask.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect is asked to contact Det. Heidi Lingo at 302-752-3798 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.