Police in New Castle, Delaware, are investigating a suspicious incident in which at least two masked men approached homes in a neighborhood.
According to the New Castle County Police Department, officers were called to the 1200 block of Canvasback Drive in Mallard Pointe around 10:50 p.m. on Friday, following a report of a suspicious person. Residents reported that a man wearing a black hockey-style mask and tactical-style vest approached homes while carrying what appeared to be a rifle.
Images released by the police department show a man wearing a tactical-style vest and holding what appears to be a rifle while knocking on a home's front door. Another image shows an individual approaching a front door wearing a black vest and mask.
The men allegedly knocked on doors before running away, according to police. Authorities said four men were also seen heading eastbound on Mallard Road, two on bicycles and two on foot. A search of the neighborhood and nearby properties was conducted, but the individuals were not located.
Although police have not confirmed whether the weapons were real firearms, they believe the weapons may have been airsoft-style guns. Anyone with information about the incident or home security footage from the surrounding area is urged to contact the police department.
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