Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

State Police Detectives Investigating Laurel Home Invasion

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

News Release

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

On May 29, 2024, at approximately 6:07 a.m., troopers responded to a house on the 32000 block of Old Stage Road, for a home invasion. When troopers arrived, they learned that two suspects entered the house, tied the victim up, and assaulted him with what appeared to be a gun, that caused minor injuries. The suspects ran from the house with an undisclosed amount of money and property. The victim was able to get to the front door and call to a passing car for help.

The description of the suspects is unknown and surveillance footage is not available at this time.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective M. Venero by calling (302) 752-3812. 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.