Yonkers-Home Invasion Robbery-07/28/07

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Date: 07/28/07

Time: 0359

Location: Rumsey Rd (numeric withheld due to continuing investigation)

Frequency: YPD1

Units Operating: 3PCT, CIU, DD

Description Of Incident: Bump and Run/Home Invasion Robbery

Writer: Oswegowind

YPD responded to a Rumsey Rd address after headquarters received a call indicating that a home invasion type burglary had occurred earlier in the night, approx 2300 hrs on 7/27/07. Officers responded to take initial complaint and learned that male victim involved was involved in a set-up accident on his way home in which the suspects then got in his vehicle and forced him to go home. They then invaded his residence and robbed it. Proceeds total approximately $18,000.00. Investigation is active. CIU was called to the scene to process.

Yonkers man, family robbed after staged car accident

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(07/28/07) YONKERS - Authorities are looking for three suspects who robbed a man and his family at gunpoint after staging a bogus car accident on the man’s commute home.

Police say the Yonkers man was driving home around 10:30 Friday evening when a white van cut him off and another vehicle rear-ended him. Apparently, when the man pulled over, three men forced themselves into his car and ordered him to drive home.

When they arrived at the residence, police say the suspects held the family at gunpoint before making off with about $18,000 worth of money and belongings.

Authorities are advising residents who feel they are being followed or targeted in a similar way to call police and wait for an escort to assist. Anyone with information should contact Yonkers police by calling 377-7725.