Police release sketch of home invasion suspect

Sketch of home invasion suspect released by New Castle County police
Sketch of home invasion suspect released by New Castle County police

STANTON, DELAWARE (8/10/2015) New Castle County police today released a sketch of a suspect in a home invasion in the Klair Estates neighborhood.

The crime happened about 11:30 p.m. Friday in the first block of Whitehall Circle.

The victim heard repeated knocking at his door and didn’t open it but later heard a loud crash and was approached inside by several people with a weapon. The intruders took property from him and fled, Officer First Class Tom Jackson said.

The suspect in the sketch is described as a black male, 5-feet-10, about 300 pounds with dark complexion and a scruffy beard.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 302-395-8110 or visit the county police webpage.

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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