Hammer-wielding masked teens wreak havoc in Queens: Resident stabbed in violent heist

A gang of masked intruders, believed to be teenagers, has been linked to two daring home invasions in Queens, with one incident leaving a resident hospitalised.
The group of nine broke into a home on 147th Place in Flushing around 1 am on Sunday by smashing a front window with a hammer. Once inside, they attacked a 37-year-old man, bludgeoning him with the hammer and stabbing him in the back, police said.
The suspects stole jewellery and clothing before fleeing in a grey Toyota Sienna. The injured resident was taken to

New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital

, where he is now in stable condition.
CCTV footage

shows the intruders, most wearing face masks and winter coats, gathered on the stoop of the home. One is seen holding a hammer, while another grips a knife as snow falls around them.

Earlier, just hours into the New Year, the same group allegedly targeted another home on the same street. At around 3 a.m., they reportedly smashed a living room window and stole approximately $25,000 in cash and a bracelet. No injuries were reported in that incident, and they fled in a grey vehicle.
The

NYPD

has released the footage and is urging the public to help identify the suspects.