Police: Man stole Christmas presents, fired shot at family

Police say a gun and wrapped Christmas presents were found in the suspect's car.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Police: Man shot at family while stealing their Christmas presents
A Delaware man is accused of stealing a family's Christmas presents, then shooting at them.

BEAR, Delaware (WPVI) -- A Delaware man is accused of stealing a family's Christmas presents, then shooting at them.



It happened shortly after midnight Friday in the 700 block of Javelin Way in Bear.



New Castle County police say 22-year-old Noah Youngs was spotted breaking into a shed by the homeowner's son.



When the homeowner went outside, while calling 911, Youngs allegedly fired a shot in the family's direction and fled.



He was stopped soon after.



Police say they found multiple wrapped presents and a gun in his car.



Youngs is being held on weapons and burglary charges.

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