NEW YORK, NY – A 58-year-old woman was handcuffed and blindfolded by two male suspects posing as Con-Edison employees on Monday.
According to detectives with the New York City Police Department’s 67th Precinct, shortly before midnight, the victim, a 58-year-old female, was inside her apartment located in the vicinity of Rockaway Parkway and Winthrop Street, when two unidentified male individuals, posing as “Con Edison” workers, did knock at her door.
Unknowingly, the woman opened the door, and the Con-Ed con artists forced their way into her apartment.
“The victim opened the door, and the individuals forcibly pushed themselves into the apartment while displaying a black firearm,” the NYPD said today in a statement. “Once inside, the male individuals then handcuffed and blindfolded the victim and removed miscellaneous items, electronics and approximately $300 before fleeing on foot to parts unknown.”
The woman was not seriously injured in the incident.
Police describe the suspects as two males, dark complexion, approximately 30 to 40 years of age, medium build and last seen wearing dark clothing.
They were captured on video surveillance cameras. Police are now asking the public to assist in identifying the suspects.