Burglary suspect grabs K-9 by snout after being found hiding in Delaware home

Theft/Property — Delaware, United States — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

A burglary suspect was arrested after grabbing a police dog by the snout and trying to push it away.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Theft/Property
• Location: Delaware, United States
• Date reported: 2026-07-14
• Suspect: age 25
• Status: arrested, charged

REPORTED DETAILS

• The incident occurred on July 14, 2026, in Delaware.
• A resident reported a burglary in progress at a home on Saratoga Court in the Valley Wood community.
• Police officers responded to the scene and deployed K-9 Vudu to search the basement.
• The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Jimi Payne of Folcroft, Pennsylvania, was hiding beneath blankets when found by the dog.
• Payne grabbed K-9 Vudu by the snout and tried to push the dog away before being taken into custody.