Troopers Investigate a Delmar Home Invasion

Delmar, DE – Troopers are investigating a home invasion that occurred west of Delmar this morning.

The incident occurred this morning at approximately at 8:01 a.m., on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the 10000 block of Bacons Road, Delmar. The victim, a 54 year old male was preparing for work and went outside to warm up his vehicle when he was approached by three white males. One of the male suspects pointed an unknown handgun at the victim and forced the victim back into his residence. After the victim was forced to the floor his hands were tied. The suspects demanded money from the victim. An unknown amount of money and firearms were taken from the victim’s residence. After the suspects fled from the residence the victim was able to free himself and ran to a neighbor’s house. He waved down a motorist and used their cellular phone and call 9-1-1 to report the incident. The suspects then fled from the residence in an unknown direction in the victim’s vehicle, a 2008 Maroon Nissan Extera. The 54 year old victim was not injured during the incident.

The three suspects were only described as white males with their faces partially covered. There was no other physical or clothing description given on the three suspects.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Detective Gray at 302-856-5850 extension 222. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."