Masked men with apparent weapons knock on Delaware homes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 08:48 · Archive

At least two masked men, one carrying an apparent rifle, knocked on doors in a Delaware neighbourhood on Friday night before fleeing.

Home security footage caught at least two masked men knocking on doors in Mallard Pointe, New Castle, Delaware, on Friday night around 10:50 p.m. One man wore a black hockey-style mask and tactical vest and carried what appeared to be a rifle. The man knocked on doors before running away.

Police said four men were seen heading eastbound on Mallard Road, two on bicycles and two on foot. Officers and a K-9 unit conducted a search of the neighbourhood and nearby properties but could not locate the individuals.

Police believe the weapons may have been airsoft-style guns but have not confirmed whether they were real firearms. Anyone with information about the incident or home security footage from the surrounding area is urged to call 911 or the department's non-emergency number at 302-573-2800.

How it is being reported

• Delaware neighborhood on edge after masked men with apparent weapons knock on doors of homesImages show a man wearing a tactical-style vest and holding what appears to be a rifle while knocking on a home's front door.New York Post · 11 Oct, 08:40
• Delaware neighborhood on edge after masked men with apparent weapons knock on doors of homesHome security footage shows a masked man in a tactical vest carrying what appeared to be a rifle knocking on doors in a New Castle County neighborhood.Fox News · 11 Oct, 06:47

In this story: New Castle County Police Department · New Castle · Delaware · Mallard Pointe

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