The Abington Township Police Department announced this morning that officers responded to a delayed report of a home invasion on the 200 block of Cedar Road on Monday, December 2 at approximately 3:15pm.

According to their announcement, the homeowner reported that two suspects approached, held her at gunpoint, and announced a robbery while she was loading her car in her driveway. The suspects then forced her into the home where she and her adult son were held at gunpoint.

For nearly an hour, the suspects ransacked the home, removing cash, jewelry, electronics, and collectibles. The suspects tied up the victims and fled in the homeowner’s vehicle. A short time later, the victims managed to free themselves and call for help. Neither victim was injured, police said.

One hour later, Abington police recovered the victim’s unoccupied, stolen vehicle in Philadelphia.

An investigation revealed that the home had been specifically targeted, and that one of the suspects, identified as 24-year-old Jonathan Dell of Philadelphia, had a prior personal connection to a member of the household. This information, along with corroborating evidence, enabled detectives to identify Dell as a suspect and issue a warrant for his arrest.

Abington police worked closely with the Philadelphia Police Department, the U.S. Marshals, and the Philadelphia Department of Probation to locate Dell. On Thursday, December 12, Dell was taken into custody in Philadelphia and transported to the Abington Police Department.

He was charged with Robbery, Burglary, Kidnapping, and Carrying a Firearm Without a License, and was transferred to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility where he awaits arraignment.

This investigation continues as Abington police work to identify and apprehend the second suspect.

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