Detectives Probe Millsboro Home Invasion

Location: Residence located in the 32000 block of Shoppes at Longneck, Millsboro, DE

Date of Occurrence: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 12:40 a.m.

Victim:

45 year old male resident

Suspects:

Suspect #1: Black male, 20-28 years of age, 5’08”-5’11” tall, with a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a dark colored jacket, dark pants, dark gloves, and a dark face mask. He was also armed with a handgun.
Suspect #2: Black male, 20-28 years of age, 5’08”-5’10” tall, 150-160 lbs. He was last seen wearing dark colored clothing and a face mask.
Suspect #3: Black male, 20-28 years of age, 5’08”-5’10” tall, 150-160 lbs. He was also last seen wearing dark clothing and a face mask.

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

The incident occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m. on January 11, as a 45 year old male victim heard a knock on the door to his residence located in the 32000 block of Shoppes at Longneck in the Lingo Creek Apartments, in Millsboro. The victim began to open the door at which time three male subjects, all dressed in dark clothing and wearing face masks, forced their way into the apartment. As one of the suspects, who was armed with a semi-automatic handgun, held the victim at gunpoint, the other two began searching the home. The suspects located and removed an undisclosed amount of cash as well as prescription drugs from the home before fleeing. The victim was not injured.

The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 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.