Money-Hungry Bandits Smash Car Window and Steal $20,000 in Brooklyn Heist
In a shocking daylight robbery in Brooklyn, a pair of money-hungry bandits went to extreme lengths to steal $20,000 from a 70-year-old man. The incident took place in Cobble Hill on Jan. 31 at around 12:15 p.m.
According to police reports, the victim was driving when the two assailants approached his car and attempted to break the passenger-side window by punching it. Despite the victim driving away, the thieves pursued him in a Mercedes-Benz SUV and eventually blocked his car on Court Street near Degraw Street.
At this point, the robbers hurled a rock through the passenger-side window, grabbed a bag containing the substantial amount of cash, and fled the scene in their vehicle. The entire ordeal was captured on video, which was later released by the NYPD.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the suspects to come forward. They can contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or via @NYPDTips on social media.
