Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Detectives Investigating Dover Home Invasion Robbery

Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6th, 2024

News Release

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed home invasion robbery that occurred Sunday night in Dover.

On February 4, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Vanessa Drive in Dover, for a home invasion robbery. The ensuing investigation revealed that two suspects had forced entry into the residence, that was occupied by three adults and four children. The suspects confronted the victims and demanded money while one of the suspects displayed 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 a white male and a black male wearing dark-colored clothing and face masks. There is no surveillance footage available at this time.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective S. Ryan by calling (302) 698-8443. 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.