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02/07/2013 09:41 AM

Brooklyn Robber Posed As FedEx Worker, Police Say

By: NY1 News

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Police in Brooklyn are searching for a group of robbers, one of whom posed as a deliveryman.

Investigators say the man, seen on surveillance video dressed as a FedEx worker, forced his way into an apartment in East New York Friday afternoon.

Police say he and four others robbed their victims of cash, gold and cell phones.

A 72-year-old man was treated for minor injuries.

The robbers got away in a white sedan.

Police say they all of the suspects appeared to be in their late 30's to early 40's.

Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.