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Home Invasion on North Queen Street 5-22-2020

Incident Number: 50-20-13223

Date/Time:  Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:45PM

Location:  200 Block of North Queen Street, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred in the 200 Block of North Queen Street.  At approximately 11:45PM, a male and female suspect knocked on the door to a residence and asked for a person by name.  A female occupant (53) told them that person was not home.  Approximately one minute later, both suspects were knocking again. This time, a different female occupant answered the door, and the suspects forced entry into the home, each brandishing a handgun.  

The suspects stole a Fire tablet from one of the victims and at one point picked up a 4-year-old child and dropped him, causing a minor injury to the child before fleeing.  The suspects possibly fled in a newer model black passenger vehicle with tinted windows.  

The suspects were described as follows:
Suspect 1:  Black male, late 20’s-early 30’s, wearing a black jumpsuit, with a black handgun

Suspect 2: Black female, thin build, wearing a black jumpsuit with a hood pulled tightly over her head/face, and a black mask covering her nose and mouth

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous.  Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Vehicle Struck by Gunfire in Sussex Avenue Alley 5-22-2020

Incident Number: 50-20-13222

Date/Time:  Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:53PM

Location:  400 Block of Sussex Avenue, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that left an unoccupied vehicle with damage.  At approximately 11:53PM on Thursday, May 21st, officers responded to the rear alley of the 400 Block of Sussex Avenue for a report of shots fired.  Officers located several shell casings on the ground along with a vehicle that was struck by multiple rounds.  The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the incident. 

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous.  Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.