Home invasion

Newark Police investigate drug-related home invasion

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2 p.m., Feb. 29, 2016--Newark Police are investigating a drug-related home invasion that occurred at approximately 1:20 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, in the 200 block of East Main Street.

The resident of the home, a 21 year-old University of Delaware student, told police he was at home with two friends watching a movie when there was a knock at the door. He answered the door and was immediately struck in the face by an object, presumably a handgun. Three suspects then entered the residence. Money, identification documents and drugs were were stolen from the residence, as well as the victims’ cell phones. The suspects were in the house for approximately 5 minutes and fled out the rear door. None of the victims required medical attention.  

The three suspects are described as light-skinned black males, approximately 18-22 years of age, wearing dark-colored sweat pants, sweat shirts with the hoods up and bandanas covering their faces. All suspects were armed with black handguns. 

Based on the preliminary investigation, Newark Police said they believe that the incident is drug related and that the residence was targeted by the suspects.

Anyone with additional information on this incident should contact Detective Daniel Bystricky at 302-366-7100 ext. 3136 or Daniel.Bystricky@cj.state.de.us. Anonymous tips can be texted to 302NPD, with the message to TIP411. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com, where a reward may be available. 

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