Crime & Safety
Suspects Sought In Attempted Push-In Robbery
Men wanted in connection with incident earlier this month.
Police in Forest Hills are asking the public to use caution after an incident this month involving an attempted push-in robbery.
On Tuesday, May 8 at 11:40 p.m., two suspects knocked on the door of an apartment in a building in Forest Hills.
A 26-year-old woman answered the door and one of two suspects pushed his way into the room, armed with a handgun and demanded money. A second suspect walked inside at the same time.
Find out what's happening in Forest Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The victim began to scream for help, causing both men to flee without stealing anything.
No one was seriously injured as a result of the incident.
Find out what's happening in Forest Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Police attached a video of the two suspects in question, though the victim did not provide a detailed description of the men involved.
If anyone has any information, they are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips at the Crime stoppers website atWWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.