Police set up a crime scene outside the house on Lafayette Street where an armed bandit threatened residents before making off with their cash. Richard York/The Forum Newsgroup
Police are searching for a black male, approximately 5 ft., last seen wearing shorts. He is a suspect in a home invasion that took place on Lafayette Street across from M.S. 202 around 10 p.m. Tuesday night. The man broke into the home brandishing a gun and threatening the residents. He took cash before fleeing leaving the homeowners visibly shaken. They were treated by FDNY EMS who responded to the call. Police organized a Level 1 mobilization and ESU 9 was called to the scene for an evidence search.
