Crime & Safety

Bus Riders Beware: This Week's Police Blotter

Women passengers targeted in two separate incidents last Thursday night.

This police blotter is based on info provided by the New York Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Pickpocket On B54

Riding on the B54 bus on March 15 at 7:40 p.m., a woman, 29, noticed the same man brushing up against her numerous times. Later when attempting to make a purchase at a CVS, the woman noticed her snakeskin wallet missing, with debit, cash and school ID inside. According to the victim, the suspect attempted to use her card twice later that evening.

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Bus Pickpocket, Take Two: B52

While riding the B52 from Vanderbilt and Gates avenue to Fulton Street and Fulton Street on March 15 at 8:30 p.m., a 21-year-old woman had her wallet snatched from her purse. The victim said her debit card was later used to make a $69 MetroCard purchase at Nevins Street subway station nearby.

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"G" Train Conductor Attacked

While at Clinton-Washington Av Station on March 14 at 6:55 p.m., an unknown perp threw a half-full soda bottle at a 62-year-old "G" train conductor, striking her on the right side of her face and causing injury to her face and right shoulder. The suspect then fled in an unknown direction. EMS transported the victim to Mt. Sinai Hospital.

3K In Panties, Other Items, Stolen

An assistant store manager at Victoria's Secret at Atlantic Terminal Mall reported $3,306 in merchandise stolen on March 17, including "Incredible" brand panties, seamless panties, yoga pants, eyeliner and skimmer liner. The suspect(s) are unknown.

Victim Put In Headlock, Robbed

On March 12 at 3:25 p.m. at Ashland and Hanson place where two men approached a teenage male, putting him in a headlock and stealing his BlackBerry and a pair of headphones. The suspects then fled in an unknown direction.

Video Game Gets "Real"

While a 28-year-old male played a game on his Samsung Galaxy on a southbound No. 3 train near Atlantic Ave. station on March 13 at 11:30 p.m., an unknown suspect punched the man numerous times, taking the device. According to the victim, the robber then accused him, saying, "Why you stole my phone? That's my phone."

Sibling Rivalry Turns Violent

A woman accused her brother of throwing hot water in her face and stealing her BlackBerry during a row at an apartment at Atlantic Terminal Houses in Fort Greene on March 15 at 2 p.m. The victim, who had no visible injuries, refused medical attention at the scene.

Man Jumped By Four Teens on Grand Ave.

A 31-year-old man told police that four teens approached him at the corner of Putnam and Grand avenues on March 16 at 9:49 p.m., with one of the suspects saying, "We're gonna get this n**ga now." The teens then grabbed the man and kicked him in the face in the body. During the scuffle, one of the suspects reached into his coat and stole $20, with the other teens taking a pair of eyeglasses and a bracelet. Police later arrested the teens at the corner of St. James Place and Fulton Street. The victim suffered cuts and bruises to the face and knees. Police identified one of the suspects as Tevaughn Harrell, 18. The other three suspects' names are being withheld because they are underage.

Girl's School Reports Possible Child Abuse

School officials notified police on March 14 of injuries to a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly hit by her mother on March 9 at their home in Whitman Houses with a shoe. The attack left noticeable bruises on the girl's left hand. The mother, 43, was later arrested by police. The Administration of Children's Services and the Brooklyn District Attorney's office were also notified.

Teen Attacked With Cutting Instrument

In midafternoon attack at Atlantic Avenue subway station on March 14, a perp wielding a "box-cutter type of instrument" attacked an 18-year-old male. The teen suffered cuts on his right hand trying to fend off the attacker. The victim ended up walking to Methodist Hospital in Park Slope for treatment.

Ring Stolen By Boyfriend

A 38-year-old woman declined to press charges after a March 12 incident involving the father of her child snatching her ring in a fit of jealousy on the street at Clermont and Myrtle avenues. The man later returned the ring.

Pocketbook Swiped From Waiting Room

A woman waiting to be seen at the city Housing Authority's offices at 789 Atlantic Ave. left her pocketbook under a baby stroller when her husband called her outside to check on the car on March 13 at 1:30 p.m. When she returned, the bag, with cash, ID and an insurance card inside, was missing. Police said video surveillance was available at the location.

Teacher's Laptop Stolen From Charter School Classroom

A teacher at Community Roots Charter School on St. Edwards Street put his Macintosh laptop on a desk in a classroom on March 13 only to return about 20 minutes later at 4 p.m. to find the equipment gone. The computer was left unattended in an open area.

Women's Shelter Resident Taken For 3K

A resident of the Tillary Street Women's Shelter gave a friend her ATM info on March 7 so that she could deposit checks to her account. However, a week later, the victim discovered $3,600 in cash withdrawn from her account and the checks bounced.


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