DSP News Release:  Detectives Probe Home Invasion Robbery

Location: Residence in the 29000 block of Power Plant Road, Dagsboro, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Sunday, August 11, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

Victims: 

-78 year old male resident

-63 year old female resident

Suspects:    

-Suspect #1: Black male, 6’00” tall, 200-225 lbs, with a muscular build. He was last seen wearing a navy blue or black short sleeved polo style shirt with white horizontal stripes, jeans, and a black ski mask. He was also armed with a rifle.

-Suspect #2: Unknown race female, 4’10”-5’02” tall, with a small build.

Resume: 

Dagsboro, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a home invasion style robbery that occurred last night in Dagsboro.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. Sunday, as a male and female suspect entered the unlocked front door of a residence located in the 29000 block of Power Plant Road in Dagsboro. The male suspect, who was armed with what appeared to be a rifle, used a rope to tie up the 78 year old male occupant of the home.  The male suspect then demanded that the female victim provide him with prescription medication that was in the house and escorted her as she retrieved it. The female suspect remained with the male victim as this was occurring. Both suspects then exited the residence and fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction. The male victim suffered a minor injury, however, he refused treatment.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Det. Stephen Yeich at Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).  Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

Released Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.