Duo Terrorize Elderly Man in South Pasadena Home Invasion Robbery

South Pasadena, CA -- Bandits broke into a South Pasadena home, terrorizing an 83-year-old homeowner, but made off with nothing, police said today.

Officers called about 10:30 p.m. Sunday to the victim's home in the 1700 block of Bank Street learned that the man was home alone sleeping in an upstairs bedroom when he was awakened by two male suspects, according to South Pasadena police.

They shone flashlights in his face and repeatedly demanded that he direct them to his money, police said.
"The resident told them he didn't have any money," according to a police statement. "The suspects dragged him out of bed and covered him with the mattress he was sleeping on and told him to count to 200 before moving. The suspects then ransacked the bedroom and left the residence ... ."

They took nothing, but the victim suffered superficial wounds to his arm and forehead and was treated at the scene, police said.

The suspects used a screwdriver to force open the home's kitchen door.

The victim waited at least 20 minutes before calling authorities and there was no sign of the suspects by the time they arrived.

Police said the man called family members before calling 911.

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