Man, 3 grandchildren held during home invasion

Broward Sheriff's Office: Unclear if men stole anything

PLANTATION, Fla. – Two armed men held a man and his three grandchildren hostage during a home invasion Tuesday afternoon, the Broward Sheriff's Office said.

The incident happened in the 4900 block of Peters Road about 3:30 p.m.

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According to BSO, the men forced their way into the home when only the man in his 60s was home. The man's grandchildren then arrived, and all four were held at gunpoint.

The men eventually left. It's unclear if they took anything.

Anyone with information on the home invasion is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.