Man In Wheelchair Fights Off Home Invader In Mayfair, Police Say
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS)-- A man who relies on the use of a wheelchair was able to fight off a home invader in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia. Police say the incident happened on the 7200 block of Revere Street on Sunday.
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Police say the suspect kicked in the front door of the 70-year-old's apartment, but the man fought the invader and he was able to push the suspect out.
The intruder didn't get a thing.
Neighbors, however, are nervous after this attempted home invasion.
"I'm scared. My sister-in-law texted me and sent a picture and said keep my door locked, that's how I found out," said one of the man's neighbors.
Authorities say the suspect was wearing a leather coat and black sweatpants with a white stripe on them.
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Anyone with any information is asked to contact Philadelphia Police.