Armed Burglars Demand Documents In Bizarre Home Invasion
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami-Dade Police are investigating a bizarre home invasion where burglars demanded the victims turn over documents.
One of the victims in the case, who is a grandmother, told CBS4's Peter D'Oench that she is now "very nervous" after this incident and after having a gun pointed at her head.
Investigators said it all started when someone knocked on the door at 13175 SW 19th Terrace on Monday.
One of the two suspects, according to detectives, displayed an insignia of some sort – though it's not known if it was a police badge.
Police said a suspect pulled out a firearm, once they entered the home. The armed men then tied up the juvenile victim and his grandmother, putting both of them in a bathroom.
"They came in and they tied us up and put us in the bathroom," said the grandmother who said her first name was Digna. "They put a gun to my head. They were looking for valuables. I am very nervous and I don't feel well. I have an 80-year-old mother in Cuba and I don't want her to find out about this."
According to authorities, the armed burglars demanded documents from the victims. At this time, it's unknown what type of documents they wanted.
Police were scouring the neighborhood for surveillance tape.
Neighbors said they were stunned.
"It's always been a very quiet neighborhood with no problems and no burglaries," said neighbor America Martinez.
Neighbor Manny Gomez, a retired Miami Police Officer, said, "It's very quiet here. It's a good neighborhood with no problems. You know there is a problem sometimes with people being out of work."
Michael Hernandez, another neighbor, said, "I've seen them outside a couple of times. They seem like really nice people."
Another neighbor, Miriam De Arcee, said, "Well I was really surprised. I never expected anything like this to happen. You know, half the time I don't even lock my doors. I guess now I am going to have to start locking them."
If you have any information that can help police, please contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.
