Family Tied Up, Robbed In Armed Home Invasion: Philadelphia Police

PHILADELPHIA — Three people were tied up and robbed at gun point in their North Philadelphia home over the weekend, according to police.

The incident occurred just before midnight Saturday on the 500 block of Marwood Road.

A man was sitting on his front porch when another person, an armed man dressed in black, approached him.

The suspect held the man at gunpoint and forced him inside the home, where his wife and daughter were present, police said.

The suspect restrained the three with zip-ties and demanded money, according to police.

He took the man to an upstairs bedroom, where he stole $1,000 before striking the man in the head with the firearm, authorities said.

Police said the suspect then ran from the home.

The father suffered head injuries, and his daughter suffered abrasions from the restraints. The wife was not injured.

Police said the victims were able to free themselves and call police within minutes of the incident.

Surveillance cameras at the property captured the incident.

Anyone who has information on the home invasion robbery should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.