Police seek 3 suspects who robbed man at gunpoint inside East Elmhurst home

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Man held at gunpoint as suspects steal cash, safe from Queens home
Phil Taitt has the latest.

EAST ELMHURST, Queens (WABC) -- Three armed suspects broke into a Queens home early Monday morning and robbed a man at gunpoint.

The suspects arrived at the home on Ditmars Boulevard at around 2 a.m.

Officials say the armed trio met the victim outside the home and forced him inside at gunpoint.

It is unclear how long the suspects may have been inside the home for, but they left with their hands full.

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Authorities say the suspects stole about $30,000 cash and a safe containing jewelry before fleeing in a silver four-door vehicle that may have been an Audi.

One of the suspects is said to have been wearing gray sweatpants.

No arrests have been made. An active investigation is underway.

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