CRIME & LAW: NEW YORK- Asian Woman Held at Gunpoint, Robbed of Over $3,000 in NYC Home Invasion
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The incident, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Feb. 26.
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After taking out her trash, the 35-year-old victim was followed into her home by two suspects, according to the Flushing Post.
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The video shows the woman struggling against the invaders who tried to restrain her on the floor.
At one point, one of the suspects pointed a gun at the woman’s head, threatening to shoot her.
The invaders managed to flee the victim’s home with $3,000 in cash, two iPhones, a Louis Vuitton purse and some credit cards.
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Fortunately, the victim was not seriously injured, according to amNY.
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The suspects are described to be thin, Asian men who wore black masks and black clothing, one of which had “OFF THE WALL” written on the back.
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A 44-year-old Asian woman was also victimized in Flushing three days earlier.
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Security footage shows a masked suspect punching, kicking and dragging her on the ground.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is urged to contact the New York Police Department’s Crime Stoppers at 800-577-8477. Tips may also be sent here. Feature Image Screenshots via ABC7 NY
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