Crime & Safety

Norristown Police Investigating Separate Home Invasion, Robbery Incidents

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying home invasion and robbery suspects in Norristown.

NORRISTOWN, PA — Police are asking for the public's help in identifying home invasion and robbery suspects in Norristown.

The home invasion incident occurred on Aug. 20

The suspect is described as a male wearing black sweatpants, a gray hooded sweatshirt, black sneakers, black ski mask, and latex gloves, police said.

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He made off with unknown items from the residence.

The second incident occurred on Aug. 26 at 4:30 p.m., police said.

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The suspect was walking down the street when he grabbed a purse from a woman and fled the scene.

He is described as a young black male who was wearing a red shirt and green camo pants at the time of the incident, according to authorities.

If you have any information, please contact Norristown Police at 610-270-0977. Reference report #17-3424 for the home invasion and #17-3532 for the purse snatching.

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