On Tuesday, March 24th at approximately 10:00 PM, 3 males knocked on the door of a residence and when someone answered, they forced their way inside brandishing a gun (which later proved to be fake).  They were looking for money and/or a safe that was purported to contain money.  They tied up the 3 occupants of the home - a 44-year old woman and her daughter, and a 29-year old man who was living in the house.  Another daughter returned home during the robbery, and she was also tied up.  

Sgt. Gargan and Officer Vencak receiving their award from Captain McEvoy

The male occupant of the home managed to free himself and chased one of the robbers, while the other two fled in a vehicle.  Sgt. Gargan and Officer Vencak, working in the plain clothes anti-crime unit that evening, pursued the suspect and apprehended all three.  Many thanks to Mike Gargan and  Ken Vencak (and all of the 102nd Precinct) for their continued outstanding work in keeping Woodhaven safe.  Here is some video from the presentation of the award by Captain McEvoy:

The 102nd Precinct Community Council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.  The next meeting will be on May 19th at 8:00 PM and all are invited to attend.  It is held at the Moose Hall (across the street from the 102nd) at 87-34 118th Street.