Cameras in a neighborhood in Delaware captured images of masked men late Friday night. These individuals, at least two, were seen knocking on doors, with one appearing to carry a rifle, as reported by police.
The New Castle County Police Department released images showing a man in a tactical-style vest, holding what looks like a rifle while knocking on the door of a house. Another image depicted a person approaching a home, wearing a black vest and mask.
Police in New Castle County are actively investigating these incidents. Authorities were called to the 1200 block of Canvasback Drive in Mallard Pointe, New Castle, around 10:50 p.m. Friday due to reports of a suspicious person. Residents reported seeing a man with a black hockey-style mask and tactical-style vest carrying what seemed to be a rifle.
This individual was seen knocking on doors before fleeing the scene. Additionally, four men were observed moving eastbound on Mallard Road, with two on bicycles and two walking.
Officers, along with a K-9 unit, conducted thorough searches of the neighborhood and its surroundings but did not locate the suspects. Although the authenticity of the weapons remains unverified, police suspect they were airsoft guns.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or security footage related to the incident to contact 911 or use the department’s non-emergency line at 302-573-2800.