BEAR, DELAWARE (6/3/2015) Two residents in the St. Andrews community in Bear fought off an intruder with a knife, New Castle County police reported Tuesday.
The crime – described by police as a home invasion burglary – happened about 2:30 a.m. on May 22, police said, in the first block of Paisley St.
One of the residents said he heard a knock on the door and opened it to find a man with a knife who demanded money, Officer First Class Tom Jackson said.
Jackson said the resident and a roommate were able to fight off the intruder, who fled on foot without any property.
He was described as black, about 19 years old, 6 feet tall and with thin build. The man was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and tan boots.
Police asked anyone with information or surveillance video to call 302-395-8110 or 302-573-2800.
Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
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