Man tied up during Delmar home invasion, suspects sought

State Police are investigating an armed home invasion in Delmar.

Delaware State Police say on Friday morning, a 54-year-old man walked out of his home on Bacons Road to warm up his car, when three men approached him. According to the report, one of the men pointed a handgun at the victim, and forced him back into his home. Police say once inside,  the three men forced the 54-year-old onto the floor, and tied his hands, all while demanding money.

During the investigation it was found that an unknown amount of money, and firearms were taken from the home. After the suspect fled, Police say the victim was able to free himself, and run to a neighbor’s house.

Police say the three suspects fled from the scene in the victim’s 2008 maroon Nissan Extera. The victim, who was reportedly unhurt in the incident, then apparently flagged down a passing car to use their phone to call 911.

Police say there isn’t much of a description on the suspects, only that the had their faces partially covered.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Delaware State Police at Detective Gray at 302-856-5850 extension 222 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Tips can also be submitted to the DSP Mobile Crime App, texting DSP to CRIMES (274637), or by visiting the Tip Submit website.