Lewes Man Arrested Following Grotto Pizza Burglary

Lewes Man Arrested Following Grotto Pizza Burglary
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LEWES, DE – Jacob Capozio, 38, has been arrested by Delaware State Police for burglarizing Grotto Pizza last Saturday morning. Troopers arrived at the restaurant, located at 17467 Shady Road, following a trespassing report.

Upon arrival, Capozio was found in a fenced area behind the business, wearing a Grotto Pizza polo shirt identified as part of the store’s employee inventory.

Capozio, who is not an employee of the restaurant, was seen on video surveillance entering the store and taking merchandise valued at less than $1500.

He has been charged with third-degree burglary, theft under $1500, and third-degree criminal trespass. Capozio was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $4200 secured bond.