POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A routine night out for dinner took a harrowing turn for a Pompano Beach couple when they were ambushed upon returning home, falling victim to an armed robbery that cost them more than $44,000 worth of belongings.
On Monday, Oct. 30, just after 10 p.m., Broward Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit detectives responded to the incident at a residence in the 2600 block of Northeast Sixth Street in Pompano Beach. According to investigators, the husband and wife had returned home from dinner, opened their garage door and were confronted by an armed man as they entered.
According to BSO, the husband, upon opening his car door, was ambushed by an individual wielding a gun.
“They came home, they were in the driveway or getting out of the car, and he looked up, and the guy was standing with a gun in their face,” said Pamala Breish, the victims’ neighbor.
Described as wearing a black hoodie and black track pants, the subject reportedly demanded the couple’s belongings, which included two iPhones, a Rolex and a purse containing a wallet with credit cards, which totaled to about $44,000.
The armed criminal then fled toward the roadway, where a black sedan was waiting. The subject escaped westbound toward North Federal Highway.
“He said a car was sitting right there by the sign, and he just did his thing, got his stuff and left,” Breish said.
A composite sketch of the subject has been released, and BSO detectives are seeking assistance from the public.
“And they believe that the subject in the sketch may be in his early teens or 20s, but they believe that the sketch is actually a really good description of the subject,” said BSO spokesperson Miranda Grossman, “so ,if anyone can identify him, they’re urging people to come forward if you can identify him.”
“It was a little heart-pounding when they were telling us what happened,” Breish said.
After learning about the alleged ambush, neighbors are now ready to take their security to the next level.
“Well, we have a Ring that we’ve had for years sitting in the closet, waiting to be put up, so my husband said maybe it’s time to put it up,” Breish said.
Detectives said they are not sure whether the subject followed the couple home or whether he was waiting for them, as they continue to investigate.
If you have any information on this robbery or the subject’s whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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