The husband of a Queens public official alleged he was robbed at gunpoint outside Resorts World Casino, but Racino officials are calling his bluff.
State Senator Shirley Huntley’s spouse, Herbert Huntley, told cops last month that while walking outside the Ozone Park facility, three males with revolvers stopped him and stole approximately $380 in cash from his wallet.
However, representatives from the Racino have contradicted the husband’s account after reviewing the facility’s surveillance cameras.
“A preliminary look at our surveillance system does not support the allegation,” said Stefan Friedman, a spokesperson for Resorts World. “The safety of our patrons is Resorts World New York’s top priority, and working alongside the NYPD, we have launched a thorough investigation of these allegations.”
Investigators at the 106th Precinct are looking into the claims of both sides, but have not confirmed anything at this time.
“We investigated the night of the report and we forwarded it to the detectives who are now working on it,” 106th Precinct community affairs officer Kenneth Zorn said. “It is absolutely an open investigation.”
Repeated calls to the senator’s office for comment were not returned by the time this paper went to print.
Last month The Courier reported that the 106th Precinct, which covers the Racino, added 15 new officers. In anticipation of the first summer after the opening of Resorts World, four additional officers have been designated to the casino during the weekends.
