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VIDEO: Disabled Man Robbed at Gunpoint in Bronx Home Invasion

By Ben Fractenberg | January 7, 2014 7:15pm
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THE BRONX — A push-in robbery crew forced a man in a wheelchair into his bathroom at gunpoint and held him there while they stole his money and gaming systems, according to police.

The three men barged into the disabled 40-year-old man's Morrisania apartment on Dec. 14 at about 11 a.m., the NYPD said.

Once inside they held him in the john while stealing a Sony PlayStation 4, Ninentendo Wii, clothing and $175 in cash, police said.

The victim was not injured.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering "TIP577."