State Police Searching For Leads Following Home Invasion

Location:
18000 block of Sherman Ave. Lincoln, De

DATE and TIME:
Wednesday July 7, 2010 1:30 a.m.

Suspect(s):
Black male, 5’06”, 175 lbs, white sleeveless t-shirt, white tennis shoes long black shorts with a yellow band around them
White male 6’00”, 180 lbs, gloves, white hat, orange t-shirt
White female 5’04”, 110-130 lbs, blue shorts, white t-shirt and white tennis shoes

Victim(s):
Five total victims
34 year old male of Sherman Ave. Lincoln, De
28 year old male of Sherman Ave. Lincoln, De
21 year old male of Sherman Ave. Lincoln, De
26 year old male of Sherman Ave. Lincoln, De
23 year old male of Sherman Ave. Lincoln, De

Resume:
Early Wednesday July 7, 2010, Delaware State Police investigated a home invasion in the 18000 block of Sherman Ave. Lincoln, Delaware. The home invasion was reported to police around 1:30 a.m.

State Police detectives were advised by the victims that they were all asleep at the time of the crime. The victims were sleeping on both the 1st and 2nd levels of the residence. It is unknown currently how the suspects were able to gain access into the residence. Once inside the house however the suspects systematically went room to room and confronted the victims. The suspects demanded money, drugs and also took the victim’s cellular phones. The suspects after obtaining these items duct taped the victim’s arms together. The white male suspect displayed a knife throughout the incident and at one point struck a 28 year old victim on his head with the handle of the knife. A 26 year old victim after being duct taped was also “head butted” by the white male carrying a knife. None of the victims required medical attention.

The suspects fled the scene to an unknown location. State Police K-9 along with others officers canvassed the area for the suspects however were unsuccessful in locating them.

Delaware State Police is seeking the publics help in solving this crime. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.