Violent Home Invasion in Bronx Leaves 87-Year-Old Man Beaten and Robbed
The Attack
Police are investigating a violent home invasion in the Bronx, where two men forced their way into an 87-year-old man’s apartment, pistol-whipped him, and robbed him, leaving him bloodied and bruised.
The Incident
The attack occurred at the Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven, where the victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, was living. The incident started with a knock at the door, which the victim thought might be his insurance company delivering documents to help with his injured back. He peered through the peephole and saw an envelope, leading him to believe it was someone from his insurance company.
"At the time, I opened the door. He pushed me over here to the bed," the victim recalled.
The victim tried to defend himself, but the robbers overpowered him. "He say, ‘No move, no move,’" he remembered.
The attackers then tied bed sheets around his legs, pilled his arms up behind his back, and choked him, leaving the victim helpless.
The Demands
The robbers kept demanding the same thing: "I got no money. He say, ‘Where the money?’" The octogenarian pleaded with them to stop the beating, but they continued demanding money from him. Relentless, the strangers ransacked the humble apartment, looking for cash, but found none.
"I got no money. I got no money. No dinero," the victim said.
The Aftermath
The victim was left with several stitches on his head, and his home was left in disarray. The robbers took his wallet, cash, and cellphone. Police believe they were last seen fleeing in a 2018 black Honda SUV.
The Victim’s Fears
The victim is now worried that the attackers will return. "I be afraid every time I go there," he said, clutching his cat, Elliot, and a screwdriver for protection.
Conclusion
This brutal attack has left the community shaken, and police are working tirelessly to apprehend the suspects. The victim’s story serves as a reminder of the importance of home security and the need for community vigilance.
FAQs
- What happened during the home invasion?
The victim was forced to open the door, and the robbers pushed him into his bedroom, where they tied him up and demanded money. - How did the victim defend himself?
The victim tried to defend himself, but the robbers overpowered him. - What did the robbers take?
The robbers took the victim’s wallet, cash, and cellphone. - What is the police looking for?
Police are looking for the two suspects, who were last seen fleeing in a 2018 black Honda SUV.
