Philadelphia

Gunman Forces Philadelphia Resident Into Home, Steals Cellphones

Two men, at least one armed, forced a man into his Northeast Philadelphia home then burglarized the house.

The theft began just before 11 p.m. Sunday as a gunpoint robbery along the 6600 block of Hegerman Street in the city’s Tacony section, said Philadelphia Police.

The suspects then led the resident into his home. The thieves then took cellphones from the home before fleeing, said police.

No one was hurt, said police.

The search for the robbers continued Monday morning.

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