Troopers Probe Millsboro Home Invasion

Location: Residence in the 26000 block of Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, DE

Date of Occurrence: Friday, December 30, 2011 at 3:30 a.m.

Suspects:

Two black males. One is described as being tall the second short. One was armed with a shotgun.

Victim:

51 year old male victim

Resume:
Millsboro, DE- Delaware State Police detectives are currently investigating an attempted home invasion style robbery that occurred early this morning in Millsboro.

The incident happened at approximately 3:30 a.m. this morning as two black male suspects forced their way through the front door of a home located in the 26000 block of Mt. Joy Road in Millsboro. Once inside, the suspects, one armed with a shotgun, confronted the 51 year old male victim who had been sleeping in the living room. The suspects demanded money from the victim and then began fighting with him. They then left the home without obtaining any property and were last seen fleeing in a dark colored sedan. The victim received minor injuries but refused medical attention.

The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. 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.