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A Philadelphia family was held hostage over the weekend by armed men who demanded cash, police say

Five people were held hostage over the course of two days as armed men forced one to withdraw cash for them.

Captain John Ryan of the Northeast Detective Division speaks on Monday during a news conference at the Police Administrative Building. He described an abduction and robbery that occurred in the Holmesburg section of the city over the weekend.
Captain John Ryan of the Northeast Detective Division speaks on Monday during a news conference at the Police Administrative Building. He described an abduction and robbery that occurred in the Holmesburg section of the city over the weekend.Read moreJose F. Moreno/ Staff Photographer