Crime & Safety
Medford Police Seek Armed Home Invasion Suspects
Two armed men forced their way into a home on 22 Bonner Avenue, demanding drugs and money.
Police in Medford are on the lookout for two African American males after a reported armed home invasion on 22 Bonner Avenue late Thursday evening.
Two residents at the home, a 25-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, told police the armed individuals forced their way into the house, holding them at gunpoint.
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According to police, the robbers demanded money and drugs from the homeowners. The suspects then searched house after their demands were not met. The male homeowner then charged at the suspect holding the gun, wrestled him to the ground, and forced both perpetrators off the property.
Both suspects, said to be between the ages of 30 and 40, were wearing jean shorts and black t-shirts. The suspect who was involved in the physical altercation suffered cuts to his face.
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Police say the home invasion was not random in nature.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact police detectives at 781-391-6770.
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