Delaware neighborhood on edge after masked males with obvious weapons knock on properties
Cameras in a Delaware neighborhood caught at the very least two masked males knocking on doorways late Friday night time, together with one carrying an obvious rifle, police stated.
Photographs launched by the New Fort County Police Division present a person sporting a tactical-style vest and holding what seems to be a rifle whereas knocking on a house’s entrance door.
A separate picture reveals one other particular person approaching a entrance door sporting a black vest and masks.
Based on police, officers had been known as to the 1200 block of Canvasback Drive in Mallard Pointe, New Fort, round 10:50 p.m. Friday following a report of a suspicious individual.
Residents instructed police {that a} man sporting a black hockey-style masks and tactical-style vest approached properties whereas carrying what seemed to be a rifle.
The person allegedly knocked on doorways earlier than working away, in line with police.
Authorities stated 4 males had been additionally seen heading eastbound on Mallard Highway — two on bicycles and two on foot.
Officers and a Ok-9 unit carried out a search of the neighborhood and close by properties however couldn’t find the people.
Though police haven’t confirmed whether or not the weapons had been actual firearms, they stated they imagine the weapons might have been airsoft-style weapons.
Anybody with details about the incident or residence safety footage from the encircling space is urged to name 911 or the division’s non-emergency quantity at 302-573-2800.
