Police in New York City released terrifying surveillance video of a masked, shotgun wielding man robbing another man on his front porch at a residence in Queens last month.

According to local news reports, the NYPD says the incident took place back on March 16 after 11:30 PM.  A masked man allegedly walked up on a man 31-year-old man outside the home, drew the shotgun and demanded the victims personal belongings, including a chain.  However, he only managed to escape with the victim’s  jacket.  The perpetrator is alleged to have escaped with another man, who police say did not approach the victim.

The alleged perpetrator is described as 5′ 6″ tall ad 150 lbs, wearing a black ski masks and black hooded jacked.

Tipseters are asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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