Armed suspect steals thousands of dollars in Mayfair home invasion

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Thousands of dollars were stolen from a home in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia during a home invasion.

Police say the masked suspect, who was armed with a gun, entered the home in the 3300 block of Ryan Avenue around 12:50 a.m. Monday by breaking out the dining room window.

The suspect demanded money from a 30-year-old female victim.

The victims told police they were locked in a room at one point during the invasion.

The suspect made off with $40,000 in cash and a cellphone.

Witnesses were being interviewed by police for a better description of the suspect.

No injuries were reported.