TALLEYVILLE, DELAWARE (8/20/2016) An 81-year-old man was injured during a home invasion on Friday, New Castle County police said.
The incident happened about 12:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Hertford Road in the Edenridge community.
The victim told police he answered a knock on the door and a male forced his way inside when the resident went to retrieve something.
The two fought and the resident was injured, requiring emergency care at the scene, Officer First Class John-Paul Piser said.
The intruder stole items from the home and fled in a two-door red car.
Piser said the victim’s disabled adult son was home at the time but was not hurt.
Detectives are still investigating the incident and asked anyone with information to call 302-573-2800 or visit www.nccpd.com.
Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.