HOME ALONE!
Teen Robbed of $56K in Cash, Jewelry Stolen by Home Invaders
By Staff Reporter
Manhattan Voice
January 16, 2026
According to police, the robbery happened on Saturday, January 3, 2026, around 5:45 p.m., inside an apartment near West 180th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, within the confines of the 33 Precinct.
Authorities say a 17-year-old male was home alone when two unidentified individuals entered his residence without permission. During the incident, one of the suspects displayed a firearm, escalating the situation quickly.
Police report the suspects stole:
- Approximately $36,000 in cash
- Jewelry valued at about $20,000
After taking the cash and valuables, the suspects fled on foot, heading eastbound on West 180th Street. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
The NYPD says one of the individuals being sought is described as a male with a light complexion. Investigators have released media depicting one of the suspects, which is available through DCPI, in hopes that someone will recognize him.
Police emphasize that even small details can make a difference in an investigation like this.
At this time, a full NYPD investigation is ongoing, and detectives are continuing to canvass the area and review evidence related to the armed apartment robbery near St. Nicholas Avenue.
The department is urging anyone with information to come forward.
In many NYC robbery cases, tips from the community play a critical role in identifying suspects and preventing future crimes. Police stress that if you saw something unusual near West 180th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue around 5:45 p.m., your information could be vital.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the
Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.
All calls are confidential.
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