Key Facts
• Incident occurred on July 28, 2025, at around 5:00 AM.
• Location: A residential area in Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City.
• A 50-year-old resident reported masked men breaking into his home.
• The intruders, 2-3 men, stole a safe containing several million yen.
• At the time, three residents were present: an 80-year-old father, a 60-year-old son, and a 50-year-old son.
• The 60-year-old son encountered the intruders while preparing breakfast.
• Intruders used tear gas spray on the son during the confrontation.
• The son chased the men outside but was sprayed again.
• No injuries were reported among the residents.
• Police suspect 4-5 individuals, including lookouts, were involved.
• Local residents expressed shock and emphasized the need for better security.
• Police are investigating the case as a robbery and searching for the suspects.
Summary
In the early hours of July 28, 2025, masked men broke into a home in Yokohama’s Kanagawa Ward, stealing a safe containing several million yen. The 60-year-old son, who was preparing breakfast, confronted the intruders and was sprayed with tear gas. Despite chasing the suspects outside, he was sprayed again, and the men escaped. Police believe 4-5 individuals, including lookouts, were involved. No injuries were reported among the three residents. The incident has left local residents alarmed, prompting calls for improved home security. Authorities are treating the case as a robbery and are actively pursuing the suspects.
