Crime & Safety
Kent County, DE Home Invasion: Armed Suspects Flee With Cash Oct 10
Smyrna, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating an armed home invasion in Kent County after two masked suspects allegedly entered a residence Sunday afternoon, threatened a victim with a handgun
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-12T16:14:21.509Z
Smyrna, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating an armed home invasion in Kent County after two masked suspects allegedly entered a residence Sunday afternoon, threatened a victim with a handgun and escaped with cash and personal belongings.
According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded at approximately 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, to a residence in the 800 block of Culbreath Street in Smyrna following a report of an armed robbery.
A preliminary investigation determined that two masked suspects entered the home while two victims were inside.
Police said one of the suspects pointed a handgun at a victim and demanded money.
The suspects then searched the residence before fleeing with cash and the victims' personal property.
No injuries were reported during the incident , according to state police.
Authorities have not released descriptions of the suspects beyond stating that both were masked.
Investigators also have not disclosed the amount of money stolen, the value of the missing property or whether the suspects fled on foot or in a vehicle.
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit has taken over the investigation.
As of the department's Monday, Oct. 12, announcement, police had not reported any arrests in connection with the home invasion.
Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed suspicious activity near Culbreath Street or has information about the incident to contact law enforcement.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective F. Paneda at 302 698 8444.
Tips can also be submitted through a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1 800 847 3333 .
State police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the robbery.
Residents with information that could help identify the suspects are encouraged to come forward as detectives work to determine who was responsible.