Armed robbers steal $491k rolls-royce and valuables in early-morning queens heist

Armed robbers steal $491K Rolls-Royce and valuables in early-morning Queens heist

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October 25, 2025

Queens, NY – Four unidentified suspects made off with a luxury Rolls-Royce and nearly half a million dollars’ worth of property during an armed robbery in Long Island City early Friday morning.

Police said the incident occurred around 5:20 a.m. at the intersection of 31st Street and 35th Avenue, where the group, driving a gray Dodge Durango SUV, confronted a 34-year-old man.

Three suspects exited the vehicle while the fourth stayed behind the wheel. One displayed a firearm and threatened the victim before the group forcibly took his possessions.


Key Points

  • Four suspects stole a 2024 Rolls-Royce and luxury items worth $491,000 in Queens.
  • One suspect brandished a gun during the robbery; no injuries were reported.
  • Police later spotted two individuals entering the stolen Rolls-Royce in Brooklyn’s 71st Precinct area.

Suspects flee with luxury car and valuables

According to police, the robbers stole the victim’s watch, cellphones, a registered firearm, and car key before fleeing. Two of the suspects drove away in the Dodge Durango, while the other two fled in the victim’s 2024 Rolls-Royce, which carried a Florida license plate reading #16FCWR. Both vehicles were last seen heading east on 35th Avenue.

Authorities estimated the combined value of the stolen property at approximately $491,000. Despite the confrontation, the victim was not physically injured.

Stolen car later spotted in Brooklyn

A short time after the robbery, police sources said two individuals were observed entering the stolen Rolls-Royce within the confines of the 71st Precinct, which covers parts of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from both boroughs as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police probe luxury car robbery pattern

Armed robbers steal $491k rolls-royce and valuables in early-morning queens heist
Photo: armed robbers steal $491k rolls-royce and valuables in early-morning queens heist

Investigators are working to determine whether the incident is connected to a string of recent high-end vehicle thefts and armed robberies reported across the city. Law enforcement officials have noted a growing trend of organized crews targeting luxury car owners in early-morning hours.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline, where tips can be shared anonymously.

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