Montgomery Township, PA – January 15, 2026 – The Montgomery Township Police Department announces the successful resolution of a violent home invasion robbery that occurred on December 4, 2021, on Colt Circle in Montgomery Township.

On the evening of December 4, 2021, the victim returned home from work around 9:00 PM. Shortly after entering the residence, three armed individuals forcibly entered and committed a robbery at gunpoint. The on-call detective responded to the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation.

Since the incident, the assigned detective worked tirelessly with multiple law enforcement agencies to develop leads and identify suspects. Through the use of advanced investigative tools and interagency collaboration, significant progress was made in the case.

On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced that two suspects, Abdullah Hartage and Ali Chandler, were arrested and convicted for their roles in the home invasion robbery.

This case was investigated by:

• Montgomery Township Police Department
• Pennsylvania State Police
• FBI Philadelphia – Newtown Square Resident Agency

The prosecution was led by Special Assistant United States Attorney Brian Doherty.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/philadelphia-man-sentenced-18-years-prison-violent-home-invasion-robberies-targeting