Olney family held at gunpoint and zip-tied during home invasion.

A family of three was subjected to a terrifying home invasion in Olney on Saturday night, as reported by local authorities. The incident occurred shortly before midnight in the 500 block of Marwood Road, where a man seated on his front porch was approached by an armed individual dressed in black.

According to police reports, the masked intruder compelled the man into his residence, where he found his wife and daughter present. The perpetrator bound the family members with zip ties, demanding money. During the ordeal, he forcibly took the man to an upstairs bedroom, where he stole ,000 in cash and struck him on the head with a firearm before fleeing the scene.

Fortunately, the family managed to free themselves and contact law enforcement. The wife did not sustain any injuries during the incident, but their daughter suffered some abrasions from the zip ties, while the father was left with a head injury as a result of the attack.

As the investigation continues, police have not disclosed whether any weapons were recovered or if a suspect has been apprehended. The case is being handled by Northeast Detectives, who are actively pursuing leads in the frightening incident.

This home invasion comes on the heels of another disturbing event that occurred earlier that Saturday morning, located less than four miles away on the 2100 block of Princeton Avenue. In that case, an officer reportedly opened fire on armed suspects after they entered a Northeast Philadelphia home, robbed its occupants, and abducted two family members before fleeing on foot.

Despite this alarming series of home invasions, recent data from the Philadelphia police indicates that residential burglaries have decreased by nearly 6% from the previous year. However, police have noted that 53 burglary cases have been reported over the last two weeks, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety in local neighborhoods.

With a rising number of home invasions amidst an overall decline in burglaries, the community remains on high alert. Law enforcement officials are encouraging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities as investigations continue in both incidents. The safety and security of families in Philadelphia remain a top priority for local authorities as they work to address and resolve these concerning trends.