Delaware State Police have arrested 22-year-old Donsha Sturgis of Laurel, Delaware, for several felonies following a series of thefts that occurred last month in eastern Sussex County.
Between June 10 and June 17, 2025, troopers investigated several thefts and attempted thefts of a similar nature from unsecured vehicles in the communities of Autumn Oaks, Overbrook Shores, Vincent Overlook in Milton, Eagle Run in Lincoln, and Edgewater Estates in Lewes. In each of the thefts, unknown suspects trespassed onto various properties during the overnight hours and stole money and property from unsecured vehicles. During the investigations, detectives identified a silver Chevy Cruz as the suspect vehicle. Through investigative means, detectives identified Donsha Sturgis as one of the suspects involved in the thefts.
On July 1, 2025, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on the 2800 block of Daniel Street in Laurel during which Sturgis was taken into custody without incident.
Sturgis was taken to Troop 4, where was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance.
- Theft Under $1,500 Where a Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony) – 3 counts
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Theft Under $1,500 – 5 counts
- Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree – 11 counts
Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit are working to identify the other suspects and are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents to contact Detective M. Aberman by calling (302) 752-3807. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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