Bandits Grab Holiday Bonus In Maspeth
Two masked bandits created their own pay day at a Maspeth business last Friday night, Dec. 12, getting away with more than $10,000 in cash, police reported.
According to law enforcement sources, the stickup occurred at 6 p.m. last Friday in the vicinity of Grand Avenue between Rust and 59th streets.
Reportedly, the perpetrators entered through a side door and walked into the main office, where they confronted a 67-yearold male employee.
Police said the crooks displayed firearms and demanded that he remove money from a safe.
Within seconds, authorities noted, another male employee walked into the office as the robbery was underway. The gunmen reportedly removed property from the victim, then forced him to lie on the floor.
Law enforcement sources said the crooks obtained $10,830 in cash along with the victims’ wallets and driver’s licenses, then ran out the front door and fled in an unknown direction.
Officers from the 104th Precinct responded to the scene. No injuries were reported.
The case was presented to the 104th Precinct Detective Squad for further investigation, police said.
Anyone with information regarding the stickup that could prove helpful is asked to call the 104th Precinct Detective Squad at 1-718-386-2735; all calls will be kept confidential.
