Police say a home invasion turned violent at a home in Bayside, Queens after 12:30 p.m. Thursday.

According to police, two men went through an unlocked back door near 34th Avenue and 200th Street, pointed a gun at a woman, who lived in one of the homes, and demanded money.

The horrifying scene became worse when the men duct taped the woman’s eyes and led her to the bedroom, where they duct taped her to the bed, according to the NYPD.


What You Need To Know

  • Police said people invaded a home near 34 Avenue and 200 Street in Queens Thursday

  • The alleged suspects went through an unlocked door and duct taped the victim, the NYPD said

  • According to police, the suspects got away with $50,000 in cash and jewelry

  • The victim was sent to North Shore Hospital with minor injuries, according to the NYPD

“I saw the block was flooded with police and I saw the lady at the next house and she has the duct tape all around her head,” neighbor Willie Hamilton said.

Shortly after, the two individuals got away in a gray sedan with $50,000 in cash and some jewelry, the NYPD said.

According to police, the car was last seen driving east on 34th Avenue.

“They’re hard-working people, they’re nice people, the wife has a heart of gold,” Hamilton said.

Hamilton has lived on the block for almost 20 years and plans to remain vigilant since the attack.

“Everyone is more alert with what is going on here,” Hamilton said.

Another neighbor, Peter Giuliano, said he may install some security cameras.

“We have an alarm system in our house we always have and we are always going to leave our back doors locked. Even when I take the garbage out I’m just going to lock it,” Giuliano said.

He also plans on being more alert around his property.

The victim was taken to North Shore University Hospital and is suffering minor injuries.

Police urge anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-8477.