Blow Darts....really????

WILMINGTON, Del. - Delaware State Police now say four people have been attacked randomly with blow darts near Wilmington.

Police in New Castle County said on Wednesday that three victims came forward overnight after reports became public about other assaults.

On Monday night, a 27-year-old woman was riding a bicycle on Route 71 when she was struck in the lower part of her back with a blow dart. She was treated by her primary care doctor.

Two hours later, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a 17-year-old male was riding his bicycle on Route 40 at Wrangle Hill Road when he was struck with a blow dart in the left hand.

Police say the teen needs surgery to repair the hand.

On Tuesday, at approximately 10:40 a.m., a 36-year-old man was riding his bicycle on Route 7 at Ocheltree Lane when he was struck in the leg with a blow dart. (This assault was reported on Tuesday.)

Also on Tuesday, August 11th, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a 29-year-old woman was jogging on Route 7, just north of Route 72, when she was struck in the calf by a blow dart.

Police are looking for one or two suspects driving around in a full size Ford pick up truck, a small white pick up truck, Dark colored pick up truck or a black Mazda 4-door sedan

Bicyclists on Delaware roads admit riding can have its dangers but say these incidents are beyond belief.

"I've had people reach out of cars, hit me. I've been run off the road," cyclist Wayne Buchanan tells Fox 29. "I've had people throw bottles and stuff at me. It happens all the time...It's enough problems with drivers on the road that don't like cyclists in the first place but being ambushed is a little rough."

Anyone with information is asked to call Delaware State Police at (302) 633-5000 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.