Ring camera footage taken on September 14 reportedly shows an elderly couple being robbed at gunpoint inside their home in Virginia.
At approximately 1:50 p.m., it was reported that two male suspects broke into a home in the 2600 block of Turnpike Road. The two suspects allegedly held the elderly homeowners at gunpoint and ordered them into a linen closet while they were detained by police.
Ring camera footage shows elderly couple being robbed at gunpoint inside Virginia home
Portsmouth Police have arrested two suspected home robbery suspects in Virginia
A home invasion in Portsmouth that targeted elderly residents resulted in the arrest of two perpetrators after they were captured by ring cameras set up at the victims’ residences.
Mitchell Boney Jr., 25, and Tyree Demont Boney Jr., 22, have been named suspects in the case by investigating authorities. Both are wanted for various crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery with the use of a firearm.
It has been reported to authorities that Mitchell Boney Jr. frequently drives an orange 2017 Dodge Charger bearing license plates UBS7788.
The pair can be seen on the CCTV camera pushed into the closet by the two suspects, both dressed in dark clothing.
Video from the Virginia home’s surveillance system was provided by police and revealed the commission of the crime inside the home. One of the suspects is observed instructing the resident to be quiet while simultaneously placing a weapon to her back.
The victims quickly hid inside the closet while the suspects, who were both armed with firearms, began pacing the room soon after the shooting. A walker was used by one of the victims because she had difficulty walking.
After some time, the suspects began stealing items from the residence, including what appeared to be cell phones, while the owners hid in the closet. After a few moments, one of the suspects was seen carrying the safe when they were filmed.
On the other hand, Virginia police have stated unequivocally that the elderly were not injured in any way. They also requested that authorities be contacted for additional information regarding the theft that occurred at their residence in Virginia.
Two people have been arrested by the Portsmouth Police Department on suspicion of being involved in the home invasion that happened in Virginia
Two people have been arrested in connection with a home invasion which took place in Portsmouth and targeted elderly people. The two suspects were captured on ring cameras that had been installed in the homes of the victims.
Authorities investigating the case have identified Mitchell Boney Jr., 25, and Tyree Demont Boney Jr., 22, as persons of interest in the investigation. Both are wanted for several other offenses including kidnapping, armed robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery with a firearm. These crimes are among those for which they are wanted.
According to Portsmouth Police Chief Stephen Jenkins,
Authorities have been informed that Mitchell Boney Jr. frequently uses an orange 2017 Dodge Charger emblazoned with license plates UBS7788.
Security footage shows the two people being pushed into the closet by the two people believed to have committed the crime. Both suspects are wearing black clothing.
Video from the Virginia home’s security system was turned over to police and showed the crime took place inside the residence. It has come to our attention that one of the suspects is seen placing a gun to the resident’s back while instructing her to be quiet.
The victims hid inside the closet as the suspects, who were both loaded with firearms, began pacing the room immediately after the shooting. The victims buried themselves as quickly as possible. One of the victims, who had difficulty walking, used a walker because it helped him get around.
After some time, the suspects began stealing items from the residence, including what appeared to be cell phones, while the owners of the items hid in the closet. Shortly after, one of the suspects was seen carrying the safe when he was filmed doing so.
According to the police officer, “when it comes to home invasions, the perpetrators are usually known to the victim”, meaning that “we don’t have someone lurking around kicking foot in people’s doors”. [Case in point] “We have people who know the victim,” the investigator said. No one can say for sure who gave them the information, and we don’t know who it was… At this point I have no information or knowledge of how this material was distributed to the public.
On the other hand, Virginia police have stated unequivocally that the elderly were not injured in any way and were not even there during the incident. They also asked that authorities be notified so they can get more information about the theft that took place at their home in Virginia.
