DSP Investigating Series of Commercial Burglaries in Lewes

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Image of Suspects; Courtesy of Delaware State Police

LEWES, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating multiple commercial burglaries that occurred early Saturday morning along Coastal Highway.

On May 30, at approximately 6:30 a.m., troopers responded to Coastal Plaza, located at 18388 Coastal Highway in Lewes, for a report of commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries at the following businesses:

  • Go Brit
  • Cabana’s Restaurant
  • Tienda la Bendicion
  • The Listening Booth

A preliminary investigation revealed that during the early morning hours, two unknown suspects forced entry, or attempted to force entry, into the aforementioned businesses to steal money. Troopers also learned of three additional incidents in the same area and similar in nature at the following establishments:

  • Bushel’s Sports Bar and Grill, located at 18289 Coastal Highway
  • Café Pink Blossom, located at 18266 Coastal Highway
  • Matt’s Fish Camp, located at 34401 Tenley Court

Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area or has information relevant to the cases to contact Detective A. Stimac by calling (302) 752-3791. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police(Opens in a new window.) or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers(Opens in a new window.) at 1-800-847-3333.

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