Gunmen Tie Up Laurel Springs Woman in Home Invasion

Two men tied up a Jefferson Drive woman at gunpoint in her home Saturday night, gagged her and threatened to shoot her during an attempted robbery, police say.

A homeowner arrived at his house, off of Chews Landing Road in the township's Laurel Springs section, just before 10 p.m. to find his wife in a back bedroom bound with zip ties and with a pillowcase over her head.

The woman, who is not being identified, told police that she came home around 9 p.m. to find two men in a bedroom wearing ski masks and brandishing black handguns. After she told them the family didn’t have any jewelry or money, one of the gunmen threatened to shoot her. They tied her up, gagged her, put a pillowcase over her head and stole her wedding and engagement rings, police say. The two then fled the home.

The woman sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene.

Police describe the suspects as two black men wearing black ski masks and dark clothing. One of the suspects is between 5-foot-10 and 5-foot-11 and spoke with a Jamaican accent, although the accent may have been fake.

Anyone with information about the incident should call the at 856-228-4500 or the Gloucester Township Police Anonymous Tip Line at 856-842-5560, or email police@gtpolice.com.

Update, July 29, 4:27 p.m.: Gloucester Township Police now believe the victim was targeted because one of the homeowners works at a jewelry store. Anyone who has seen suspicious activity at local jewelry stores is asked to contact police, which can be done anonymously.

Police are not releasing the victim's identify or place of employment to protect the couple.