LAUREL, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested 22-year-old Donsha Sturgis in connection with a series of thefts targeting unsecured vehicles across Sussex County neighborhoods during June. The thefts occurred overnight between June 10 and June 17 in areas including Autumn Oaks, Overbrook Shores, Vincent Overlook in Milton, Eagle Run in Lincoln, and Edgewater Estates in Lewes. Investigators said Sturgis and others trespassed on private properties to steal money and belongings from unlocked cars. A silver Chevy Cruz was reportedly used in some incidents.
Police executed a search warrant July 1 at a home on the 2800 block of Daniel Street in Laurel, taking Sturgis into custody without incident. He was charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors, including three counts of theft under $1,500 involving victims aged 62 or older, one count of second-degree conspiracy, five counts of theft under $1,500, and eleven counts of third-degree criminal trespass. Sturgis was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on his own recognizance. Delaware State Police’s Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues searching for additional suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective M. Aberman at 302-752-3807, message the Delaware State Police on Facebook, or call Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
