STATE OF CONNECTICUT Department of Public Safety 1111 Country Club Road Middletown, Connecticut 06457	Contact:  860-685-8230 pio.dps@po.state.ct.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2011

State Police Investigate Ledyard Home Invasion

On Friday October 14, 2011 at approximately 9:12 a.m., Ledyard Police received a 911 call from a residence on Marla Ave. in Ledyard reporting a home invasion at the residence.  It was reported that three black males entered the residence, one armed with a small silver handgun.

The suspect with the handgun pointed the gun at one of the occupants in the residence in an attempt to rob all the occupants.  The suspects proceeded to hold the occupants at gunpoint while locking the doors in the residence to prevent escape and searching for items to steal.

After a short period of time the suspects fled the residence in an unknown direction.  There were no reported injuries.

State Troopers and Ledyard Police responded to the scene and initiated and criminal investigation.  All surrounding police departments were notified of the incident and given a description of the suspects.  A search of the area for the suspects was conducted by State Police Detectives, Troopers, and police officers from Ledyard Police, Montville Police, Norwich Police, and the FBI New London office.

On October 14, 2011 two of the suspects were located in Norwich, Ct. and taken into custody. Both suspects were transported to Troop E- Montville.

This incident is still under investigation.  Anyone with information leading to the identity of the third suspect is asked to contact Troop E -Montville 860-848-6500.  All calls will be kept confidential.