A knife-wielding man robbed a senior citizen’s home in Midwood on Sept. 25.
Police say the 70-year-old victim was home when the robber entered the residence on East 4th Street, near Avenue L at 8 pm. The robber then threatened the victim with a blade to force him to open a safe, according to police.
“The victim stated the suspect placed a knife at the back of his head,” said a police spokeswoman. “The suspect asked the owner to take him to the safe.”
Cops say the perp stole $4,500 dollars from a man’s safe, then sped away in a black van.
Authorities say the suspect is in his 30s and was wearing blue jeans and a blue sweater or vest.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at (800) 577–8477. The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
