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Home Invasion Robbery Suspect Allegedly Tied Up Housekeeper At Knifepoint

ALHAMBRA (CBSLA.com) — A 24-year-old man faces life in prison for allegedly breaking into a San Marino home and then demanding money from a housekeeper at knifepoint, authorities reported.

Yongcheng Huang pleaded not guilty Tuesday afternoon to two counts of false imprisonment by violence and one count each of first-degree burglary,home invasion robbery, kidnapping for ransom and attempted home invasion robbery, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.

Huang allegedly forced his way into the home last Friday, tied up the housekeeper, demanded money from the woman and then waited for the homeowner to return when she said she didn't have any cash.

The homeowner came home and allegedly gave $900 to Huang. Prosecutors say the suspect fled the scene and was arrested soon afterward.

Huang is due back at the Alhambra courthouse on May 13, where a judge will schedule a hearing date.

Prosecutors say Huang faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

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