Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Arrest Man for Rehoboth Beach Burglaries

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

Delaware State Police have arrested 60-year-old Craig Beckett, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for burglary and related charges.

On September 27, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., troopers responded to 302 The Local, located at 19819 Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach, for a report of a burglary. When troopers arrived, they learned that earlier in the morning, a black male suspect, forced entry into an outdoor walk-in refrigerator behind the business, and stole a large quantity of food and alcoholic beverages valued at nearly $2,000.

On October 13, 2025, at approximately 3:32 p.m., troopers responded to the same restaurant for a report of another burglary. During the investigation, troopers learned that at approximately 3:00 p.m., a black male suspect, wearing all black clothing, and carrying a white backpack, forced entry to the outdoor walk-in refrigerator. Once inside the suspect stole food and fled the scene on a bicycle.

Troopers searched the area and stopped a man, later identified as Craig Beckett, who matched the description of the suspect, riding a bicycle and carrying a backpack. While talking to Beckett, troopers learned the stolen food was in the backpack. He was arrested without incident and through investigative means, detectives identified Beckett as the suspect in the September burglary.

Beckett was taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $14,000 secured bond.