Police responded to a reported robbery and assault at a residence in Ridgewood, Queens, just after 10 p.m. on September 5, 2026. The NYPD 104th Precinct arrived at a home near the intersection of Linden Street and Cypress Avenue after receiving calls about an armed intrusion.
Inside the house, officers found two men who had been threatened with a firearm and restrained with duct tape. Both victims were bound and forced to surrender their gold chains, which were taken by the unidentified suspects before they fled the scene.
Detectives from the 104th Precinct are now conducting an investigation into the home invasion. The department has not released any description of the suspects or the number of individuals involved, and the case remains open as police seek additional information.
The incident adds to a series of robberies reported in the borough in recent weeks, prompting heightened patrols in the area. The precinct emphasized that anyone with further details about the suspects or the theft is asked to contact the NYPD.
The two victims, whose identities have not been disclosed, received medical attention at a nearby hospital following the assault. No serious injuries were reported, though the trauma of being bound and threatened with a gun was noted by responding officers.
The investigation continues, with detectives reviewing surveillance footage and canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses. Police have not indicated when they expect to make arrests, but they affirmed that the case is a priority for the precinct.
Residents in the Ridgewood community have been advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, especially after dark, as the police work to deter further incidents in the area.