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Police Detain Suspect Wanted In West Mount Airy Home Invasion

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The search for a home invasion suspect in Overbrook, that lasted all night, is now over.

Police say the suspect, who claimed he had a gun, committed a home invasion on the 200 block of West Mount Airy Avenue at around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police say he took the victim's car, a Kia Sorrento.

At around 3 a.m. Thursday police spotted the Sorrento at an ATM at 76th Street and City Avenue.

When the cops tried to stop him, police say he drove off to Cardinal and Overbrook and then ran off.

The suspect was eventually detained. Formal charges are pending.

No further information has been released. Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates on this story. 

 

 

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