NEW YORK (WCBS 880) – A would-be burglar rushed towards a woman as she entered her Bronx apartment but ultimately got a door slammed in his face, police said.
The botched burglary was captured on surveillance video that was released by the NYPD on Wednesday.
Police said the man followed the 50-year-old woman into her apartment building at E. 168th Street and Sherman Avenue in the Concourse Village section around 2 a.m. on Sept. 23.
WANTED for an Attempted Burglary on 9/23/21 @ 2:00 AM, vicinity of E. 168 St. & Sherman Ave. #Bronx @NYPD44Pct. Individual followed female victim and attempted to gain access to her apartment. Reward up to $3500 Seen them? Know who they are? Call 1-800-577-TIPS or DM us! pic.twitter.com/Tff0WDYyKh
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) October 6, 2021
Video shows the woman opening her apartment door and the man rushing towards her. But as he approaches the door, the woman slams it shut. He then appears to ring the doorbell.
Police said the man ultimately fled the area on foot empty-handed. The NYPD is still searching for him.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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