Christopher L. KempMILLSBORO, Del.- Delaware State Police have arrested one suspect and are looking for another accused of stealing copper wire from a Delmarva Power storage yard in Millsboro.
Troopers said that at approximately 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, two suspects were located over the fence line of the storage yard. One of the suspects fled the scene while 32-year-old Christopher L. Kemp of Millsboro was taken into custody, police said.
Officers said Kemp's vehicle was found in the storage yard with a pair of bolt cutters that was taken the night before, along with more than $1,500 worth of copper wire.
Kemp was charged with theft greater than $1,500, attempted theft greater than $1,500, possession of burglar tools, second-degree conspiracy, criminal mischief and two counts of second-degree criminal trespassing.
Kemp was released on $2,050 secured bond.
The only description of the other suspect who fled the scene was that he was a white male.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Troop 4 at (302) 856- 5850, ext. 211 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided online at www.tipsubmit.com or by a text message to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
