Troopers Investigate a Millville area Home Invasion

Millville, DE – Troopers are investigating a home invasion that occurred north of Millville Sunday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. Sunday January 18, 2015 after a 9-1-1 call was placed from a 66 year old male stating two people had just entered his residence and assaulted him. Troopers responded to the 36000 block of Squirrel Run Circle where they made contact with the victim who advised he went to the front sunroom of his house to turn off some exterior lights when he was struck in the back of the head with a baseball bat. The two unknown male suspects then began going through the victim's pockets but were unable to obtain any items and the fled the area in an unknown direction. The victim was injured in the incident and was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for apparent non-life-threatening injuries.

The two unknown suspects are only described as males and no clothing description could be given.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Det. K. Archer at 302-856-5850 ext. 224. Information may also be submitted by callingDelaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."