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Update #2 on Home Invasion – Subject Apprehended by Troopers Released Thursday, October 24, 2008 Dover – The Delaware State Police arrested Mykel Beckels early this morning at approximately 2:20 am at his residence on Royal Grant Way. Earlier in the morning, investigators received a phone call form a family member of Beckels who told police they would be surrendering him in at 1:30 am. This did not occur and as detectives continued surveillance, they were able to successfully locate Beckels at this home at 2:20 am and take him into custody without incident. Additionally, detectives executed a search warrant last evening at his home and were able to recover a black handgun with trace amounts of what appears to blood on the handgun. Investigators suspect this was the weapon utilized in the crime and will process the evidence from the weapon to see if the substance found is blood from the victim. As a result of the arrest, Beckels was charged with Robbery 1st Degree, Assault 1st Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Burglary 2nd Degree, Aggravated Menacing, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of Felony, Theft, Malicious Interference with a 911 Call and Criminal Mischief. He was remanded to the James T Vaughn Correctional Center in lieu of a $99,750 secured bond.
### Update on Dover Home Invasion – Crime Scene Examination Yields Fingerprint Left at Scene Identifies Suspect Released Thursday, October 23, 2008 Dover – The Delaware State Police have obtained arrest warrants for Mykel Beckels, 18 of the 200 block of Royal Grant Way, Dover for numerous charges related to the Home Invasion Robbery that occurred earlier today. Investigators examining the crime scene were able to successfully lift a latent fingerprint from the rear sliding glass door of the home. They immediately sent it to the forensic latent examiner at the State Bureau of Identification for a comparison. The examiner was able to get a match providing the identity as Mr. Beckels who lives just a few blocks away from the 74 year old victims. The victims have informed police they do not know Mr. Beckels and there should be no reason why his prints were on the sliding glass door. Detectives are providing additional information surrounding the robbery. They have learned the suspect entered the home unlawfully and was found standing inside the kitchen by a 74 year old female resident. The female observed the suspect armed with a black handgun and wearing a disguise over his face. She yelled for her 74 year old husband who responded to see what was happening. As the elderly man came to assist his wife, the suspect struck him in the head with the handgun causing him to fall to the ground and lose consciousness. As this was occurring, the female called 911 and was talking with the police dispatchers when the suspect approached her and removed the telephone. The suspect then pointed the weapon at the woman and demanded money from her. He was able to remove a small amount of money from her purse before he fled the home. As a result of the assault, the male victim was flown to Christiana Hospital by DSP helicopter and is currently in stable condition. He sustained multiple lacerations and contusions to his head. The female was not injured. Police have been aggressively searching for Mr. Beckels and cannot locate him. The Delaware State Police currently have arrest warrants on file for Robbery 1st Degree, Assault 1st Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Burglary 2nd Degree, Aggravated Menacing, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of Felony, Theft, Malicious Interference with a 911 Call and Criminal Mischief. Mr. Beckels should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone has any information on his whereabouts they are urged to call detectives at Troop 3 at 302.697.4455 ext 224, 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333. 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. ### Original Release Home Invasion Robbery / Assault Released- Thursday, October 23, 2008 Dover- Detectives from the Delaware State Police are currently working on a home invasion robbery / assault which took place today, at approximately 10:00 a.m., in the Royal Grant Development. In this incident, a male subject entered a home along the unit block of Prince Lane, where he assaulted the elderly home owner in a robbery attempt. The homeowner was beaten in his basement where he was allegedly surprised and confronted by the suspect. The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim was flown from the scene, via the State Police helicopter, to Christiana Hospital where he was last listed in critical condition. Troopers are looking for a black male, wearing all dark clothing with a white t-shirt underneath. This subject was last seen riding a bicycle. Detectives currently have several leads which they are following up on at this time. An additional release will be provided later this evening with a case update. Two reverse 911 calls were sent out to the area residents notifying them of the incident. Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call Troop 3 at 302.697.4455. 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. |
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