One arrested, three sought in Queens home invasion robbery
A man was attacked and robbed during a break-in in Flushing, with one suspect taken into custody.
The Brief
- A violent home invasion occurred in Flushing at 2:30 a.m.
- One suspect was arrested, three remain at large.
- Victim suffered minor facial injuries and declined medical care.
Authorities reported a violent home invasion in Flushing, Queens, early Sunday morning. A group of suspects used force to enter a residence.
The suspects, armed with pistols and a crowbar, forced their way into the home near E. 153rd St. and Horace Harding Expressway. The attack occurred around 2:30 a.m., according to police.
Three of the suspects brandished firearms during the assault, while one struck the victim in the face with the crowbar. The victim, a 45-year-old man, was injured and suffered minor cuts to his face.
The suspects fled the scene after taking jewelry by force. One of the individuals was apprehended by responding officers and placed into custody. Charges are pending against the arrested suspect.
The victim declined medical attention at the scene. Police recovered the crowbar and the victim’s chain following the incident.
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