Crime & Safety
Armed Home Invader Steals Electronics In East Mt Airy
Police said an armed man forced his way into the victim's home and stole electronics and personal items.
EAST MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA — Armed men invaded an East Mt. Airy home early Thursday morning, according to Philadelphia Police.
According to police, the victim was coming into his home on the 8500 block of Lynnewood Road.
When going into his home, a man armed with a gun and wearing a mask came up to him and forced his way into the victim's home.
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After getting inside the home the invader took personal items, a PlayStation, clothing, and a MacBook, police said.
The suspect ran out the front door in an unknown direction before police arrived.
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No one was hurt in the incident.
The Northwest Detectives Division is investigating the invasion.
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