DSP News Release:  State Police Probe Lewes Home Invasion 

Location:

• 31000 block Kendale Road Lewes, De

DATE and TIME:  

·         Friday July 8, 2011 11:00 pm

Victim(s):

·         32 year old Lewes Delaware man

Suspect(s):

·         3 black males

·         Suspect-1, 5’09” 180 lbs, masked, black shirt and black jeans, handgun

·         Suspect-2, 5’08” 150 lbs, masked, black shirt and black jeans

·         Suspect-3, 6’01” unknown weight, black shirt and black jeans, masked

 Resume:

Lewes-Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery home invasion that occurred Friday evening July 8^th around 11 pm.  The home invasion occurred at a residence in the 31000 block of Kendale Road Lewes Delaware. 

A 32 year old Lewes man was in the rear of his residence when he heard a loud bang toward the front.  The victim walked into the hallway of the residence and was confronted by a black male wearing a mask, black shirt and black jeans. 

The suspect displayed a handgun and immediately began to engage the victim by holding a handgun to the victim’s head.  Two other suspects described as black males wearing masks, black shirts and black jeans began to search the victim’s residence. 

The suspect holding the handgun removed the victim’s wallet from his pocket which contained various forms of identification.  A quantity of prescription medication was also stolen during the home invasion. 

Before fleeing the residence the suspects duct taped the victim, who eventually freed himself and contacted police.  The victim did not require medical attention. 

To offer information regarding this investigation, please contact the Delaware State Police at 302-856-5850 ext 218.

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