$20K Of Property Stolen In Montco Home Invasion: Cops

WEST NORRITON, PA — Almost $20,000 in personal effects was stolen during a home invasion in West Norriton, police said.

The Times Herald first reported the incident, which occurred on the 100 block of Burnside Avenue on July 16.

Police said that a prying tool was used to make entry. Once inside, the burglars ransacked two bedrooms, and stole $2,800 in cash, jewelry, watches, cash, guns, ammunition, and a laptop.

The victim said he did not know who might have stolen the items, but that he recently won a large amount of cash at Valley Forge Casino Resort, and through the burglary could be connected, police said.

An investigation is underway.

If you have any information, please contact the West Norriton Police Department at (610) 630-1701.

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