A series of violent home invasions and robberies have recently unsettled the Jamaica neighborhood in Queens, New York City. In early January 2025, a group of nine masked individuals believed to be teenagers, carried out two home invasions on 147th Place in Flushing. In the first incident, they broke a front window with a hammer, assaulted a 37-year-old resident by stabbing him in the back, and stole jewelry and clothing before fleeing in a gray Toyota Sienna. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition. In the second incident, they smashed a living room window and stole approximately $25,000 in cash and a bracelet; no injuries were reported. 

Additionally, on November 16, 2024, four unidentified suspects violently attacked a 21-year-old man outside a Wendy’s restaurant at 138-42 Jamaica Avenue. They stabbed him multiple times in the stomach and abdomen while stealing his cell phone. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition, and the suspects fled westbound along Jamaica Avenue.

The NYPD is actively investigating these incidents and seeking public assistance to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. All communications are confidential.

These events have heightened concerns about safety in the Jamaica area, prompting calls for increased police presence and community vigilance to address the surge in violent crimes.