Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Detectives Investigating Home Invasion in Laurel

Date Posted: Sunday, April 7th, 2024

News Release

The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred early yesterday morning in Laurel.

On April 6, 2024, at approximately 12:32 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 6900 block of Sharptown Road in Laurel for a report of a home invasion. The preliminary investigation revealed approximately five male suspects broke into the home, which was occupied by two teenagers. The suspects ransacked the home and fled with an undisclosed amount of property.

No one in the home was injured. The suspects are described as approximately five masked and armed black males. Surveillance images and video are not yet available.

The Troop 4 Major Crimes Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Hickman by calling 302-752-3856. 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.