Monmouth residents robbed at gunpoint in house

A search heats up for two suspects who allegedly entered a one-family house in Monmouth's Ocean Township and robbed the inhabitants at gunpoint Sunday night.

According to township police, officers responded to a report from a Spruce Avenue dwelling at about 8:30 PM, by which time both suspects had vanished.

Both had black handguns and took personal possessions, and no one was injured, police said.

Both are described as black males in their mid-20s. One is believed to be in his mid-20s, about 5'10" tall, and was wearing a Champion hooded sweatshirt.

The second is estimated to stand about 6'3" in height, and was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, dark shoes and a black mask over his face.

Anyone who can help advance the investigation is urged to call Detective Michael Legg, 732-531-1428; the Ocean County PD tip line, 732-531-3323; or e-mailing CrimeTips@oceantwp.org.

Calls can be anonymous and information is kept confidential.