Delaware State Police on Sunday July 25, investigated a domestic burglary on the 2100 block of Savannah Road, Lewes. The incident is believed to have occurred around 4:19 a.m.
State Troopers upon interviewing the victim were advised that the suspect Lemston Reed, 33 of Lewes called the victim asking her whereabouts. The victim told Reed a location other then her residence not wanting him to know her whereabouts or respond to her house. Reed also during the phone conversation allegedly threatened to kill the victim.
The victim fled the residence prior to the suspect’s arrival fearing for her safety. While the victim was gone from the residence, Reed came to the residence and entered illegally. Reed shattered a window to the victim’s residence and climbed inside. State Police are still determining what may have been taken during the burglary.
Reed will be charged with burglary in the second degree, terroristic threatening and criminal mischief.
Reed has not been located and is believed to be in the Lewes or Laurel area of Sussex County. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Lemston Reed is asked to contact police immediately. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.
