Police in New Castle County, Delaware, arrested a 21‑year‑old man after he called for help retrieving personal items from a vehicle he had stolen, which was towed away.
Theft and Towing
The incident began on Tuesday at about 9:30 a.m. when a Hyundai Sonata was parked along Fairway Road in Newark, Delaware. The victim started the vehicle to warm it up and left it unattended with the keys inside. When he returned, he learned the car had been stolen. The vehicle was later towed by a towing company.
Call to Police and Arrest
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at about 11:45 a.m., the New Castle County Regional Communications Center received a call from Kayonne Baxter, 21. In the call, Baxter admitted to police that he had stolen the Hyundai Sonata and that it had been towed to another location. He requested police assistance in locating personal belongings left in the stolen vehicle. Police responded to Fairway Road, apprehended Baxter, and took him into custody without incident.
Recovery and Charges
Police located the vehicle at a nearby towing company. Baxter’s personal belongings were still inside when the car was recovered. Baxter was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, arraigned, and released pending an upcoming court hearing.
Key Takeaways
- 21‑year‑old Kayonne Baxter arrested after admitting to stealing a Hyundai Sonata.
- The vehicle was recovered from a towing company with belongings still inside.
- Baxter was arraigned and released pending a court hearing.
The case underscores the importance of securing vehicles and the swift response of local law enforcement when theft occurs.
