Queens home invader roughs up resident in pursuit of cash: NYPD

Police are searching for a man in connection with a July 8 home invasion robbery in Queens.

Authorities say that the suspect pried open a rear window to gain access to a private residence at Jamaica Avenue and 88th Street in Woodhaven at about 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 8. Once inside, the suspect — who police describe as a man who is about 50 years old with a medium build and a shaved head — snatched $2,500 from a bedroom.

At that point, the victim — a 33-year-old man — approached the thief, who punched and kicked him, according to authorities. The suspect then fled the scene.

EMS arrived and transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for bruises and lacerations to his face, police said.

Police, on July 9, releases surveillance video of the suspect, who was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants.

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Anyone with information regarding the home invasion can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at nypdcrimestoppers.com, or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.