Police: Havertown robber claimed to be from Occupy Philly

Haverford Township police are looking for a robber who made his way into a home today saying he was member of Occupy Philly.

Officials said in a statement the robbery on the unit block of Joann Circle in Havertown unfolded around 10 a.m. when a female resident answered a knock on her door.

Outside stood a man who claimed to be a member of the Occupy Philadelphia and entered the house, police said.

Inside, he announced a robbery and took the woman to a second floor bathroom, where he told her to stay and to be quiet, police said.

After the thief with an undetermined amount of cash from the victim's wallet, she called police.

The victim was unharmed.

In a phone interview with Neighbors Main Line, Sgt. Shant Bedrossian said the suspect did display a weapon.

Haverford police said anyone with information should call the department's investigations unit at 610-853-1298 ext. 1230, or the anonymous tip line at 610-853-9213.