Delaware Neighborhood on Edge as Masked Men Appear Armed at Homes
Security cameras in a Delaware neighborhood captured at least two masked individuals going door to door late Friday night, including one person carrying what appeared to be a rifle, according to police.
Images released by the New Castle County Police Department show a man in a tactical-style vest holding an apparent rifle as he knocked on the front door of a home.
A second image depicts another masked person approaching a residence while wearing a black vest.
New Castle County officers responded around 10:50 p.m. Friday to the 1200 block of Canvasback Drive in the Mallard Pointe community in New Castle after receiving a report of a suspicious person.
Residents reported seeing a man wearing a black hockey-style mask and tactical-style vest approach several homes with what appeared to be a rifle.
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Police said the man knocked on doors and then fled from the area.
Authorities also reported seeing four men traveling east on Mallard Road. Two were riding bicycles, while the other two were walking.
Officers, assisted by a K-9 unit, searched the neighborhood and nearby properties but did not find the individuals.
Police have not determined whether the weapons were actual firearms. However, investigators said they believe the items may have been airsoft-style guns.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has home security footage from the surrounding area should call 911 or the New Castle County Police Department’s non-emergency line at 302-573-2800.
