Elmont home-invasion suspects caught on surveillance camera, police say

It was an armed home-invasion robbery where the three suspects ended up stealing a gold iPhone from a 13-year-old.

Now, Nassau County police are asking the public’s help in identifying the men who broke into a home in Elmont on Nov. 15 — and they’re asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 800-244-8477. All calls will remain confidential.

Police said the robbery at the home on Louis Avenue occurred at about 9:30 p.m.

The suspects, two of whom were caught on video surveillance, entered through an unlocked side door wearing ski masks and gloves. Once inside, they went to a second-floor apartment, brandished black handguns and demanded cash. Police said, however, the occupants said they had no money. So, one of the suspects then ordered a 13-year-old to the floor and stole her phone.

The men then fled south on Louis.

By John Valenti

john.valenti@newsday.com

John Valenti, a reporter at Newsday since 1981, has been honored nationally by the Associated Press and Society of the Silurians for investigative, enterprise and breaking news reporting, as well as column writing, and is the author of “Swee'pea,” a book about former New York playground basketball star Lloyd Daniels. Valenti is featured in the Emmy Award-winning ESPN 30-for-30 film “Big Shot.”