Troopers Investigate Laurel Home Invasion

Location:
30000 block of Old Sailor Road, Laurel, DE

Date of Occurrence:
Monday, June 25, 2012 at 5:00 a.m.

Victims:
83 year old female
88 year old male

Suspects:
Two male suspects (No further physical or clothing description available)

Resume:
Laurel- The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that has left an elderly couple from Laurel hospitalized.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning as two male suspects forced entry into the residence located in the 30000 block of Old Sailor Road, Laurel, DE. Once inside the residence, the suspects confronted the 88 year old male and 83 year old female occupants and physically assaulted them, demanding money. The victims complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspects. Both suspects fled on foot from the residence in an unknown direction.

Both victims were transported to a local hospital where they were treated and admitted in stable condition due to injuries received during the assault.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Troop 4 Major Crimes Unit at 302-856-5850 Extension #3 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com