A female wanted for an assault barricaded herself inside a Philadelphia home after she sent two pit bulls after officers Sunday afternoon.
The incident started about 5 p.m. in the 5200 block of Westford Road in the city’s Olney section.
According to investigators, the female was wanted for an alleged assault on her husband. When officers went to apprehend her, police say she set free two pit bulls at the officers.
The woman then barricaded herself inside a home. About 6:35 p.m., officers entered the home, but did not find the female suspect. She remains on the loose.
Investigators said two dogs were found inside the home and were taken to the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia.
The officers were not injured.
