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Arrest Made in Sexual Assault, Robbery of Teen Boy Inside Kensington Home: Police

Philadelphia Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a teenage boy at gunpoint in the Kensington section of the city.

The man, who has not yet been identified, was arrested Tuesday night, according to investigators. Charges against the suspect are pending.

On Nov. 2 at 12:20 a.m., the 18-year-old victim was leaving the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant on the 3300 block of North 2nd Street. The suspect followed him as he walked to his home, according to investigators.

Once the victim arrived at his home, the suspect pulled out a gun and approached him, police said. He then allegedly forced the victim inside his home where he sexually assaulted him. The suspect then stole the victim’s cell phone, $120 and house keys before fleeing the scene.

This story is developing. Stay with NBC10.com for updates.

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