Teens charged in Long Neck business burglaries

Two teens face charges Aug. 28 after police say they broke into a Long Neck business several times and stole items.

Delaware State Police were first called Aug. 17 to Poppy’s Produce at 32861 Long Neck Road for a burglary; they learned that unknown suspects damaged a gate to the property, entered the business and removed items from a beverage refrigerator. The same thing happened Aug. 19 and 26, when someone stole food and drinks. Police said detectives identified two teenagers, 15 and 13, as suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest.

The teens turned themselves in Aug. 28 to Troop 4. The 15-year-old was charged with three counts of third-degree burglary, three counts of second-degree conspiracy, three counts of theft under $1,500 and criminal mischief. The 13-year-old was charged with two counts of the same. Both were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released to the custody of a guardian.

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations detectives continue to investigate this incident and ask anyone who has information regarding this case to contact Detective W. Saylor at 302-752-3897; send a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police; or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.