DOVER, DELAWARE – The Dover Police Department has made an arrest following a burglary at El Nopal at 627 West Division Street in Dover Saturday night. Officers were dispatched to the establishment at 11:00 p.m. due to an activated alarm. Upon arrival, officers observed an open window. They entered the premises and conducted a thorough check for suspects, yielding negative results. Further investigation revealed that an unidentified perpetrator gained access to the establishment via an unsecured window, proceeded to abscond with an undisclosed sum of money, and left the scene.
In connection with burglary allegations, the Dover Police Department has taken into custody Jose Dominguez-Morales, aged 41, from Dover. This arrest unfolded subsequent to a pedestrian stop conducted on a Tuesday morning. The investigative process commenced after Detectives became aware of a burglary incident at El Nopal during the preceding weekend. Detectives released images of the individual believed to be behind the criminal act to both the general public and the officers at the Dover Police Department.
Yesterday morning, a patrol officer sighted Dominguez-Morales on foot within the vicinity of the 100 block of South New Street. The officer’s observation led them to notice that Dominguez-Morales bore a striking resemblance to the description of the suspected individual. Taking action, Dominguez-Morales was apprehended in a smooth manner. Upon closer investigation, it was verified that he was indeed the responsible party behind the burglary. Following this verification, he was transported to the Dover Police Department, where the necessary processing took place, and he was subsequently arraigned.
Dominguez-Morales was released on OR bond for charges of Burglary Third Degree and Theft Under $1500.
