From staff reports
Oil City police are investigating an armed robbery that took place early Friday morning at a home in the 1100 block of East Second Street.
Police said officers were dispatched to the residence at about 1:15 a.m. after receiving a report of a man breaking into the home with a gun.
Police spoke with witnesses who described the gun-wielding man as being about 6 feet tall and wearing a black jacket, jeans and a ski mask.
The resident was able to gain control of the weapon, which officers recovered along with several other pieces of evidence, police said.
Oil City Police Chief Bob Wenner said blood was found at the scene and it will be sent off for DNA testing.
No vehicle is suspected to be involved in the attempted robbery, but Wenner said the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Oil City police at 678-3080.
