State Police Investigating Home Invasion in Georgetown

Date Posted: Saturday, May 16th, 2026

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The Delaware State Police is investigating a home invasion that occurred on Friday in Georgetown.

On May 15, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., troopers responded to the 24000 block of Lawson Road in Georgetown for a panic alarm activation reported by a home security vendor. Troopers arrived and learned that the 83-year-old female victim had activated her panic alarm after an unknown male suspect forced his way into her home as she opened her front door. Once inside, the suspect pointed a handgun at her and demanded to see another unknown person he believed was inside the residence. The victim was able to lock herself in a bedroom and activate her panic alarm while the suspect searched through the residence before leaving in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, possibly operating a black pickup truck.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigation Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area or has relevant information to contact Detective L. Coleman by calling (302) 752-3813. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.