(Worton, MD) – Maryland State Police are conducting an investigation into an alleged home invasion in Kent County.
The suspect is described as an African American male with light brown skin, a thin mustache and slim build. Police believe the suspect is approximately 20 years old.
The victim is not being identified at this time. She was transported to the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown for medical treatment and was later discharged.
Shortly before 9:30 p.m. last night, Maryland State Police at the Centreville Barrack were dispatched to a home in the 24,000-block of Lambs Meadow Road in Worton, for the report of a home invasion. Investigators from the Criminal Enforcement Division Upper Shore were also contacted and responded to the scene.
The victim told police she was alone in the residence when the suspect entered her house and attacked her, demanding money. The suspect secured the victim while he allegedly ransacked a portion of the residence and fled the scene.
Troopers from the Centreville Barrack conducted a neighborhood check. Deputies from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office also responded. Forensic crime scene analysts were on scene and at the hospital to process evidence.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police at the Centreville Barrack at 410-758-1101. Calls may remain confidential. The investigation continues…
CONTACT: Office of Media Communications, 410-653-4236
or thru HQ Duty Officer, 410-653-4200
The suspect is described as an African American male with light brown skin, a thin mustache and slim build. Police believe the suspect is approximately 20 years old.
The victim is not being identified at this time. She was transported to the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown for medical treatment and was later discharged.
Shortly before 9:30 p.m. last night, Maryland State Police at the Centreville Barrack were dispatched to a home in the 24,000-block of Lambs Meadow Road in Worton, for the report of a home invasion. Investigators from the Criminal Enforcement Division Upper Shore were also contacted and responded to the scene.
The victim told police she was alone in the residence when the suspect entered her house and attacked her, demanding money. The suspect secured the victim while he allegedly ransacked a portion of the residence and fled the scene.
Troopers from the Centreville Barrack conducted a neighborhood check. Deputies from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office also responded. Forensic crime scene analysts were on scene and at the hospital to process evidence.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police at the Centreville Barrack at 410-758-1101. Calls may remain confidential. The investigation continues…
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CONTACT: Office of Media Communications, 410-653-4236
or thru HQ Duty Officer, 410-653-4200