Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Suspect in Custody Following Home Invasion Robbery in Georgetown

Date Posted: Friday, August 9th, 2024

Delaware State Police continue to investigate a home invasion and robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon in Georgetown.

On August 8, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., troopers responded to a house on the 21000 block of Zoar Road in Georgetown, for a home invasion. When troopers arrived, they learned that a man, identified as 36-year-old Lyndon King, who was a walk-away from Sussex Community Corrections Center, had forced entry into the house and was still there when the 69-year-old victim arrived home. King confronted the victim, threatened her, pushed her down, and pulled the house phone from the wall to prevent her from calling 9-1-1. He then stole her cell phone and fled in the victim’s Chevrolet Trax. After King fled, the victim went outside and waved down a passing vehicle and called 9-1-1. Troopers were able to electronically track the car, and learned that it was in Salisbury, Maryland. Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and Salisbury Police Department found the vehicle and King near Staples, located on North Salisbury Boulevard, he was taken into custody shortly thereafter. The victim was not hurt during the incident.

King is in custody in Maryland. Upon extradition to Delaware, he will be charged with the crimes listed below:

Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
Home Invasion Burglary 1^st Degree (Felony)
Terroristic Threatening Victim is Over 62 years old (Felony)
Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
Malicious Interference with Emergency Communications
Offensive Touching
Criminal Mischief

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who have any information to contact Detective H. Lingo at (302) 752-3864. 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 you 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.