VIDEO: Police investigate bathroom assault of teen at Movies at Midway

Torie Seagraves
Torie Seagraves
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Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She started at CoastTV as a Photographer/Editor, then went on to report in Milford, Milton and Lewes primarily. Now, she is the Managing Content Editor, helping find stories, assist reporters, write for the website and manage digital entities.

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Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025 Updated Jun 9, 2025

Suspect — According to investigators, a 14-year-old boy was recording with a cell phone when an unknown white man entered the restroom along with two children. (Matt Smith)

According to investigators, a 14-year-old boy was recording with a cell phone when an unknown white man entered the restroom along with two children. (Matt Smith)

LEWES, Del. - Delaware State Police are investigating a reported assault involving a teenager that happened at the Movies at Midway in Lewes on Sunday.

Troopers responded to the theater around 7:02 p.m. after receiving reports of a fight inside the men’s bathroom. According to investigators, a 14-year-old boy was recording with a cell phone when an unknown white man entered the restroom along with two children.

A verbal altercation broke out between the man and the teen, which escalated when the man pushed the teen twice, knocking him to the floor. (Matt Smith)

A verbal altercation broke out between the man and the teen, which escalated when the man pushed the teen twice, knocking him to the floor. Police said the boy was not hurt.

Troopers from Delaware State Police Troop 7 are actively working to identify the man involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Corporal Grade One N. McLaughlin at DSP Troop 7 by calling 302-644-5020.

Torie Seagraves

Reporter

Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She started at CoastTV as a Photographer/Editor, then went on to report in Milford, Milton and Lewes primarily. Now, she is the Managing Content Editor, helping find stories, assist reporters, write for the website and manage digital entities.