13-year-old followed into his Holmesburg home, held at gunpoint

Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:57PM ET
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a home invasion robbery in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia.

It happened around 2 a.m. Thursday in the 4400 block of Sheffield Avenue.

Police say a 13-year-old boy was entering his home through the basement when he was followed inside by two suspects.

He was held at gunpoint and told to open a safe.

The suspects then fled the scene with multiple weapons.



No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.

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