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BREAKING: Elderly couple robbed
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MONROE - A home invasion and robbery just after midnight Friday on Monroe's far north side left two residents unharmed.The residents, a husband, age 71 and his wife, age 70, called Monroe police at about 12:15 a.m. Friday to report the home invasion robbery, after the intruders fled.Two men force their way into the couple's home at 1004 2nd Street North when the husband opened the door after being awakened by the front door bell, according to Monroe Police Chief Fred Kelley in a news release. Kelley reported the homeowner scuffled with the intruders, who managed to gain physical control over him and his wife.The intruders demanded money and drugs. After obtaining an undetermined amount of cash and prescription drugs, the intruders fled on foot.The intruders took steps to conceal their identify and were in the residence for only a few minutes.