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Monday, October 10, 2011

Detectives Probe Home Invasion Robbery

Location: 400 block of Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna, DE


Date of Occurrence: Monday, October 10, 2011 at 1:35 p.m.


Victims:


-51 year old male (homeowner)
-51 year old female (homeowner)


Suspects:


Suspect #1: Black male armed with a handgun (no further description)


Suspects #2 and #3: Male subjects (no further description)


Resume:
Smyrna, DE- Delaware State Police detectives are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred early this morning in Smyrna, DE.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:35 a.m. this morning as three male subjects entered a residence located in the 400 block of Whitehall Neck Road, in Smyrna, by kicking in a door. One of the suspects, who was armed with a handgun, confronted the 51 year old male homeowner after he exited his bedroom upon hearing the noise. The male victim was then ordered to the floor by the suspect. Two other male suspects then entered the victim’s bedroom and confronted a 51 year old female. They then demanded and received cash and jewelry from her. The suspects then ordered both victims into the basement of the home before fleeing in an unknown direction. The victims were not injured.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Troop 3 at 302-697-4454. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

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