Authorities are investigating an armed home invasion that occurred in Lakewood late Tuesday night, sources tell TLS.

Sources say that around 11:30 PM on Tuesday night, three men – one reportedly armed with a rifle-looking gun – forced their way into a Murray Street home, possibly in search of a particular party.

The party was reportedly not home, but the suspects continued to rob the homeowner, according to sources.

The suspects reportedly made off with a safe and other items before fleeing the home. The female home at the time was not injured, sources tell TLS.

Police swarmed the area for the suspects, but came up with negative results. A K9 was called into assist with the search as well.

Lakewood’s Detective Bureau and CSI are investigating the incident.

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The story was first reported on our news alerts (@LakewoodScoop).