HARTLY, DELAWARE (11/25/2015) A 15-year-old boy was covered with a blanket during a home invasion near Hartly, the Delaware State Police said today.
The robbery happened about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 2000 block of Pearsons Corner Road.
When the teen answered a knock on the front door, a male with a handgun ordered him to the floor.
As the teen saw a second person enter the home and go to his bedroom, the first intruder put a blanket over his head, police said.
After the two intruders left, the teen called police. He was not injured.
Police said the only things taken were the 15-year-old’s computer and a cellphone.
Detectives believe the home invasion was not a random act and the boy may have been targeted.
The gunman was described as black and wearing a black mask, jean jacket and gloves. Police had no description of the second intruder.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective M. Csapo at 302-698-8427.
Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.