Detectives Arrest Ellendale Man for Theft of Campers

Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Leon Leager of Ellendale, Delaware for theft and related charges in the theft of pull-behind campers.

On January 12, 2025, at approximately 11:20 a.m., troopers responded to the 10000 block of Blacksmith Shop Road in Greenwood for a reported theft of two campers. During the investigation, troopers learned that on January 10th, an unknown suspect, driving an unknown black pickup, stole a 28-foot Keystone Kodiak camper from the property. It was also discovered that on January 11th, an unknown suspect, driving an unknown black pickup, stole a 32-foot Prowler camper from the same property.

Through investigative means, detectives identified Leon Leager as the suspect in the thefts and located the Prowler camper that was damaged after the theft. Detectives continue their efforts to locate the stolen Keystone Kodiak camper (pictured below) and request the public’s assistance with any information about its whereabouts.

On January 15, 2025, Leager was arrested and taken to Troop 4, where was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $10,150 unsecured bond.

• Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony) – 2 counts
• Criminal Mischief, $5000 or more (Felony)
• Theft under $1,500
• Criminal Mischief under $1,000
• Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree