STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals wanted for questioning in connection with a home invasion robbery in Eltingville.
It was reported to police that on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at approximately 1:05 p.m., in the vicinity of Richmond Avenue and Wilson Avenue, a 42-year-old male victim was at his residence when he heard a knock at the door. As he opened the door, two individuals forced their way inside and demanded money, police said.
One of the individuals struck the victim in the head with a blunt object before removing approximately $500 and a set of keys from the residence. The suspects then fled the scene.
Police said one individual acted as a getaway driver, fleeing in a 2001 GMC Denali with New York license plate LXS4877, traveling southbound on Richmond Avenue. The second individual fled on foot, heading northbound on Richmond Avenue to parts unknown.
One suspect used a cane and fled in a 2001 GMC Denali with NY plate LXS4877 after the daytime robbery on Richmond Avenue.DCPI
The victim sustained minor lacerations to the head but refused medical attention at the scene, according to police.
Police released the following descriptions of the sought individuals: The first person of interest is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a black sweater, black pants, and multicolored sneakers. He was also observed walking with a cane. The second person of interest is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a black sweater, black pants, and multicolored sneakers.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X @NYPDTips.
All calls are strictly confidential.