Wilmington, DE – The Delaware State Police have arrested Michael Hughes, 51, of Townsend, Delaware in connection with multiple felony thefts that took place over three months at the DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington.
On November 12, the Troop 2 Property Crimes Unit began an investigation into reports of several thefts from the DuPont Experimental Station at 200 Powder Mill Road. Investigations revealed that between August and October, lab and office equipment worth several thousand dollars were stolen and sold online.
Michael Hughes, a subcontracted employee at the facility, was identified as the suspect. Detectives executed a search warrant at Hughes’ residence, recovering lab and office equipment valued at several hundred thousand dollars.
On November 19, Hughes surrendered at Troop 2. He faced charges of felony theft and selling stolen property with prior convictions. After his arraignment by Justice of the Peace Court 2, he was released on his recognizance.