Burglars Take Purses, Money From Whitestone Home: Cops

WHITESTONE, NY — Police are looking for a pair of burglars who they say stole purses and money from a Whitestone home last week. The two men broke into the home near 24th Avenue and 146th Street through a back door just before 1 p.m. on Jan. 4, the NYPD said.

The burglars allegedly took handbags and money worth an estimated total of $6,500 before fleeing in an unknown direction, according to police.

The men, both thought to be 25 to 35 years old, were caught on a surveillance camera at the home, police said. One was last seen a black hoodie and blue jeans, while the other was last seen in a blue hoodie, dark pants and a blue baseball cap, according to the NYPD.

Anyone with information about the incident can call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-577-8477 or 1-888-577-4782 to leave a tip in Spanish. New Yorkers can also text tips to 274637 or submit them online at nypdcrimestoppers.com.

(Lead image: Police say these two men stole purses and money from a Whitestone home they broke into last week. Photos and video from the NYPD)