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Cops Hunting for Three Suspects Who Robbed Inwood Man in His Own Apartment

By Trevor Kapp | May 9, 2012 11:51am

MANHATTAN — Cops are hunting for three suspects who tied up and robbed an Inwood man at gunpoint inside his own apartment last week.

Police said that the suspects entered the victim’s home inside 96 Wadsworth Terrace about 7 a.m. on May 2 as he was leaving for work. They then tied up the man, and stole money, a cell phone and a PlayStation 3 before fleeing.

The first suspect, who cops said was carrying a pistol, is described as a 5-feet-9-inches tall, and 210 pounds. He was wearing a hoodie and a Knicks baseball cap at the time of the robbery.

The second suspect, believed to be 21 years old, and described as a 5-feet-10-inches tall, and 150 pounds. He was wearing a blue Adidas running jacket and a black baseball cap.

The third man, also described as about 21 years old, 5-feet-9-inches tall and 150 pounds, was wearing a sweatshirt with a zipper and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website, www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.