WASHINGTON HEIGHTS — Police are hunting three men wanted in connection with an armed home invasion in Washington Heights.
Just before 4 p.m. on Oct. 8, the men forced their way into an apartment at gunpoint on West 172 Street near Haven Avenue, using zip ties to tie up victims and snatching property. No injuries were sustained.
The men are described by the NYPD as Hispanic and between 18 and 25-years-old. One suspect is of medium build and was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. Another was also of medium build and wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt with a baseball cap. The third man was described as about 6-foot-1 with a thin build and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and baseball cap.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
