Police are searching for the suspect who broke into an elderly man’s home in Whitestone earlier this month.
A 93-year-old man reported to the 109th Precinct that when he returned to his residence approximately an hour after leaving it on the morning of July 5, he discovered a broken glass door.
🚨 WANTED for BURGLARY:
The 2 depicted individuals are wanted for a burglary that occurred on 7/5, in the vicinity of 149 St and 16 Rd in Whitestone. They then fled in a dark SUV.
Recognize them? Call 📞 Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. Or DM @NYPDTips pic.twitter.com/hs0b0x53I9
— NYPD 109th Precinct (@NYPD109Pct) July 19, 2023
Police suspect an unknown individual had entered the residence, located near 149th Street and 16th Road in Whitestone, but did not steal anything. According to police, the suspect attempted to enter the upstairs residence of the two-family home by trying to pry the door open; however, when the suspect discovered that a resident was home, he fled out of the rear entrance to parts unknown.
Police could not provide a description of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.
