Newark Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m., Monday, May 23, in the 400 block of Phillips Lane.

According to police, three suspects – one of them armed with a handgun -- entered the victim’s apartment and demanded to speak with a resident of the apartment by name who wasn’t home. The suspects then searched the house and removed an Xbox, video games, drugs and drug paraphernalia.

The suspects are described as a white male, an Hispanic male and a black male who was armed with the handgun. 

Anyone with additional information on this incident should contact Detective William Anderson at 302-366-7100 ext. 3469 or William.Anderson@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 at www.tipsubmit.com, where a reward may be available.

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