Police are looking for two men and a woman who worked together to rob a real estate office at gunpoint in the New York area last Tuesday. Police say they stole expensive jewelry, a security system, and $8,000 in cash, and several credit cards. and thousands of dollars. According to the police report, a woman entered the office of Expert Homes Real Estate Group in the Bronx around 5:30 p.m. to inquire about a listing. While the woman served as a decoy to distract agents, two men—one of whom was holding a gun—barged into the office and bound the hands of two real estate professionals. Police have not yet apprehended the suspects and continue to investigate.
With REALTOR® Safety Month kicking off in September, the incident serves as a reminder to all real estate professionals to be vigilant against potentially dangerous situations in the field. To find more safety resources for yourself as an agent and your real estate office, visit nar.realtor/safety.
Source:
“Real Estate Office Robbed at Gunpoint: Cops,” New York Post (Aug. 25, 2018)
