State Police Probe Two Unrelated Home Invasions In Kent County

Location(s):

1st location 100 block of S. Governors Blvd. Capitol Park Dover, Delaware

2nd location 23000 block of S. Dupont Highway Greenwood, Delaware

DATE and TIME:

1st Home Invasion Sunday January 10, 2010 7:35 P.M.

2nd Home Invasion Monday January 11, 2010 12:21 A.M.

Victim(s):

1 Home Invasion

A 20 and 23 year old males of the 100 block of S. Governors Blvd. Capitol Park, Dover, Delaware

Suspect(s):

1st Home Invasion

2 black male suspects 5’06” to 5’08”, 150-170 lbs

Both wearing black clothing, jeans, heavy weight winter jackets, and masks.

One suspect was light complexion and the other medium to dark complexion black males.

Resume: Home Invasion 1

During the 1st home invasion the victims heard a knock at their door. One of the victims looked outside and did not see anyone. The 23 year old victim opened the front door at which time the two suspects forced their way into the residence. The suspects displayed two handguns demanding money. The 23 year old victim was struck with a handgun and sustained a cut on the left side of his head. The victim was medically treated at the scene. The 20 year old victim was confronted by the 2nd suspect with a handgun however he was not injured.

The suspects obtained a undisclosed amount of United States currency, an Ebox and two cellular phones. The suspects fled from the residence to an unknown destination.

Victim(s): from 2nd home invasion

34 year old male from 23000 block of Greenwood, Delaware

51 year old female from 23000 block of Greenwood, Delaware

Suspect(s): from 2nd home invasion

1st suspect black male 5’10” average build wearing a blue jump suit, mask in possession of a handgun.

2nd suspect black male 5’07” stocky or plump build in possession of a handgun

3rd suspect black male no further description provided

Resume: Home Invasion 2

The 2nd Home invasion occurred just after midnight in the 23000 block of S. Dupont Highway Greenwood, Delaware. During this robbery three black males forced entry into the victim’s home. Two suspects entered the residence while a 3rd remained outside. The 51 year old female victim heard a loud noise at the front door. The victim hid and attempted to contact the 911 center. The victim immediately hung up and continued to hide from the suspects. Shortly after placing the call one of the suspects observed the 51 year old victim and forcibly brought her to the living room area from her bedroom and tied her up with a phone cord.

The 2nd victim a 34 year old male was located by the suspects in his bedroom. The suspects demanded money and then shot the male victim an undisclosed number of times to the leg and lower extremities. The victim was eventually transported to Christiana Hospital were he is listed in stable condition. The female victim was dragged by her hair and bound however did not require hospitalization.

The suspects fled the residence to an unknown destination. State Police are still attempting to determine what was taken during the robbery.

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call investigators at 302-697-4454 ext. 313 and 314 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333

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.