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Men sought in North Philadelphia robbery, rape

Two men broke into a 29-year-old woman's North Philadelphia home, raped her and stole a DVD player and jewelry Tuesday morning, police said.

Cops released composite sketches of the suspects Friday and are asking for the public's help to identify and arrest the men.

One of the suspects is described as a light-skinned Hispanic man in his early to mid-20s who is about 5'6 and weighs about 185 pounds. He was wearing a dark blue hoodie and denim shorts, police said.

The other suspect is described as a black man in his mid-20s to early-30s who is about 5'9, weighs about 200 pounds and has a light mustache. Police said he was wearing a red hoodie, blue denim shorts and sneakers.

Tipsters are asked to call the Philadelphia Police Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3251 or reach the department online.