Home invasion crew flees with six figure loot
BROOKLYN, NY – A woman posing as a cleaning service representative allegedly lured a resident to open his door before three armed accomplices forced their way inside and stole more than $122000 in property from a Brooklyn home Friday morning.
The robbery occurred at approximately 9:27 a.m. in the vicinity of Vandalia Avenue and Fountain Avenue, according to the New York City Police Department.
Police said a 31-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were inside their residence when an unidentified female knocked on the door claiming to represent a cleaning agency. When the male victim opened the door, three unidentified individuals displayed firearms and pushed their way into the home.
Once inside, the suspects entered a bedroom and removed jewelry estimated at $118000. Authorities said the group also took a purse, wallets and credit cards, bringing the total value of stolen property to approximately $122000.
The suspects fled on foot, traveling southbound on Fountain Avenue toward Seaview Avenue. No injuries were reported.
No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit a tip online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X at @NYPDTips.
Key Points
- Armed suspects posed as cleaning service to gain entry to Brooklyn home
- Jewelry and personal items valued at about 122000 dollars stolen
- Suspects fled on foot and remain at large
