Woman robbed in elevator at Amalgamated Warbasse Houses in Coney Island

A woman was robbed in the elevator at the Amalgamated Warbasse Houses Monday night. Police say a 67-year-old-woman was followed by three men into the elevator of her Coney Island building. They

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Sep 25, 2014, 1:54 AM

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Updated 3,826 days ago

A woman was robbed in the elevator at the Amalgamated Warbasse Houses Monday night.

Police say a 67-year-old-woman was followed by three men into the elevator of her Coney Island building.

They say the men waited until the doors closed and then put a gun to her head. Police say the three men stole the woman's bag, which contained money, credit cards and a cellphone.

Since the robbery, City Councilman Mark Treyger says steps are being taken to improve the safety of residents. He says police have promised to step up patrols in the area.