Delaware State Police are looking into a string of break-ins that hit seven businesses along Coastal Highway in Lewes during the early morning hours of Saturday.
Troopers were called to Coastal Plaza at 18388 Coastal Highway around 6:30 a.m. on May 30, 2026, following reports of burglaries and break-in attempts at four establishments: Go Brit, Cabana’s Restaurant, Tienda la Bendicion, and The Listening Booth. According to initial findings, two unidentified individuals broke into or tried to break into these businesses during the overnight hours, taking cash or attempting to do so. Law enforcement also discovered three similar incidents occurred nearby at Bushel’s Sports Bar and Grill on 18289 Coastal Highway, Café Pink Blossom on 18266 Coastal Highway, and Matt’s Fish Camp on 34401 Tenley Court.
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is handling the ongoing investigation into these crimes. Investigators are requesting that anyone who observed unusual activity in the vicinity or possesses information related to these cases reach out to Detective A. Stimac at (302) 752-3791. Tips can also be submitted through private messages to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
