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Akron police are investigating a home invasion at a 74-year-old man's home.

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AKRON, Ohio -- A 74-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint Thursday during a home invasion.

The man reported about 11 p.m. Thursday that he heard someone pounding on the front door of his home in the 1100 block of Triplett Boulevard.

The man grabbed his rifle and went into the bathroom. He walked out to find the robber standing in his living room, according to police reports.

The robber forced the man into the kitchen. He took his gun and demanded money.

The man gave the robber $140 from his wallet. The robber took the cash and gun and ran from the home.

Akron police noted blood and shattered glass near the front door.

No arrests have been made in the case.