A slick group of fraudulent NYCHA workers robbed a Brooklyn lady at gunpoint earlier this month, getting away with greater than $200,000 in jewellery and money, in accordance with the NYPD.
The division circulated surveillance pictures late Monday for the 2 males needed within the costly jewellery heist in East New York on Aug. 11.
In keeping with police, the 2 males slipped into the Cypress Hills advanced shortly earlier than 9 a.m. within the morning whereas “impersonating NYCHA employees.” As soon as inside, the duo is accused of pulling weapons and robbing a 25-year-old lady.
Police mentioned the thieves received away with $7,000 in money and jewellery valued at $200,000.
The lady, in accordance with police, was not bodily injured.
The 2 males received away on foot. One was final seen sporting a blue sweater, whereas the opposite wore a inexperienced sweatshirt and inexperienced sweatpants.
A spokesperson for NYCHA declined to remark and referred inquiries to the police division. Sources from the housing company, nevertheless, mentioned all workers are required to put on their official IDs in any respect time whereas inside one in all their housing developments.