Troopers Investigate Home Invasion-Rehoboth

 

Rehoboth Beach, DE – Troopers are investigating a home invasion that occurred at a residence in Rehoboth Beach early Tuesday morning.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed the incident occurred at approximately 12:23 a.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at a residence located in the 37,000 block of Washington Street, Rehoboth Beach, De., as a 27 year old male victim and his female acquaintance, Cory A. Bynaker, 23 of Smyrna, were inside of the home watching a movie. It was at this point that two male suspects entered the residence and demanded money. The suspects, whose faces were covered, then threatened the victim with a hammer. The victim cooperated and provided the suspects with undisclosed items.  The suspects then fled the residence on foot. There were no injuries.

 

Through further investigation, it was learned that Cory Bynaker, had provided the investigating troopers with a false name and was currently wanted by the Smyrna Police Department. Bynaker was taken into custody and transported to Troop 7. After further interviews and other investigative measures, detectives were able to determine that Bynaker was an acquaintance of the two male suspects, identified as Christopher M. Bacon, 36 of Smyrna, DE, and Mark T. Jenkins Jr., 24, of Clayton, and was actively involved in the home invasion.

 

Cory Bynaker was charged with Robbery 1^st degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony, Home Invasion, Burglary 1^st degree, Aggravated Menacing, Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy 2^nd Degree, Terroristic Threatening, two counts of theft and Criminal Impersonation. She was arraigned at JP2 was committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution in lieu of $100,000.00 cash bond. (mug shot attached)

 

On August 19, 2015, Christopher Bacon was apprehended by the Clayton Police Department at his residence located in the unit black of Cardington Court, Clayton.  Christopher was taken into custody and transported to Troop 4. He was charged with Robbery 1^st degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony, Home Invasion, Burglary 1^st degree, Aggravated Menacing, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy 2^nd Degree, Terroristic Threatening, and two counts of theft. Bacon was arraigned at JP3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $175,000.00 secured bond.

(mug shot attached-white t-shirt)

 

Delaware State Police detectives have obtained a warrant charging Mark Jenkins withRobbery 1^st degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony, Home Invasion, Burglary 1^st degree, Aggravated Menacing, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy 2^nd Degree, Terroristic Threatening, and two counts of theft. In addition to the current warrant, Jenkins is also wanted on several outstanding capiases out of the Kent County Superior Court and the Kent County Court of Common Pleas.

 

Mark Jenkins is described as a white male, 24 years of age. He is approximately 5’08” tall, 150 lbs, and has blue eyes and black hair. No clothing description is available. (mug shot attached taken in 2014 in black shirt). Jenkins is believed to be in the Smyrna or Clayton area. 

 

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident or knows the location of Mark Jenkins they are asked to contact Troop 4 Detective J. Jones Major Crimes Unit at 302-752-3795. Information can also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppersat 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."

 

“Troopers remind the public that the first priority to reducing the risks of becoming a victim of crime, is to become aware of your surroundings and utilize situational awareness when out and about, but also at home. Do not answer the door for strangers, and be on the look out for suspicious activity in and around your home, to include the neighborhood that you live in. Call the police to reports suspicious activity or something out of the ordinary.”

 

Troopers offer the below general prevention tips that can be used to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.

1. Lock all doors, windows, and garages at all times, when you are home. Criminals look for houses with the easiest entry.

2. Secure your home with solid doors and deadbolt locks. The exterior doors should be metal, metal clad or solid wood, not hollow core.

3. Keep exterior of home well lit.

4. Install a peephole so that you can verify who is on the other side of the door. Never open your door to strangers or solicitors.

5. Install a monitored alarm system with a “panic” feature. If you have an alarm system in your home, activate the perimeter doors and windows while you are in the home. If someone attempts to gain entry, the alarm will sound, giving you time to escape.

6. Keep a cellular or cordless phone available to call 911

6. Have an escape plan in mind for your family. Train family members on where to go and what to say. This plan should include your children. If someone can escape, the invaders will have lost their advantage of privacy and time.

7. Report all suspicious activity to police. If you see something out of the ordinary, call.