Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Detectives Investigating North Wilmington Home Invasion Robbery

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

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The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed home invasion robbery that occurred early this morning in North Wilmington.

On September 5, 2023, at approximately 2:15 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 2000 block of Silverside Road, Wilmington, for a home invasion robbery. The ensuing investigation revealed that three suspects had entered the residence from an unsecured rear door and confronted two sleeping victims inside. The suspects demanded money from the victims while one of the suspects pointed a firearm. The victims complied, and the suspects fled from the home with an undisclosed amount of cash and property.

No one in the home was injured. The suspects are described as tall black males wearing dark-colored clothing and face masks. There is no surveillance footage available at this time.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Armstrong by calling (302) 365-8440. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.