Early morning home invasion leaves elderly couple with minor injuries

Online Staff Report

A 78-year-old man and his 82-year-old wife suffered minor injuries after three men broke into their home in the 2600 block of 19th Street around 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11.

According to Rockford police, the couple heard a knock at their door around 4:30 a.m. When the couple went to see who was at the door, three white men broke into the home and battered the couple, demanding money and stealing home electronic equipment.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Rockford police at (815) 987-5824 or Crime Stoppers at (815) 963-7867.

Posted Sept. 11, 2012