Crime News and Police Blotters for May 6 - 10

By Robert Myers

A round-up of crime and police reports in Brooklyn and Queens for the week of May 6 - 10.

BROOKLYN

Fort Greene - Clinton Hill

Woman Tries to Rob Myrtle Avenue Deli: Police Blotter
With her young child in tow, cops say woman stole a taser, cake and a Sunny Delight.

Prospect Heights

Update: Escaped Prisoner Caught at Mother's House
Convict escaped from Kings County Criminal Courthouse Thursday afternoon and was caught six hours later.

Man Flees Cops on Foot After Accident
Plus an $800 bike theft and a thief hits the jackpot during a car break-in.

Carroll Gardens

Cobble Hill Homes, Cars Remain Target For Crime
Officers of the 76th Precinct have issued 40 letters to residents as reminders to lock up property.

Missing 27-Year-Old Woman Last Seen On Columbia Street
The Brooklyn resident has been gone for four days.

Search is on For Carroll Gardens Crook
Suspect is wanted for stealing a woman's purse last month.

Park Slope

Thief Boosts Van from Delivery Man on Prospect Park WestAlso: $10,000 in musical instruments and equipment stolen from van.

Crook Punches Woman and Snatches iPhone on 4th AveVictim was attacked at 8:20 a.m.

iPhone Snatch on Fourth Ave.Also: Car stolen from Eighth Avenue sometime between April 19 to April 20.   

Bed-Stuy

Man Shot in the Leg on Marcy AveInvestigators turn to public for help.

QUEENS

Bayside - Douglaston

Auto Theft Ring Bust Nets Three from Queens: DA Brown
Seven others from Brooklyn also arrested for involvement in ring.

Bayside Man Arrested on Assault Charges
Suspect accused of striking man with his car following argument.

Forest Hills

Police Seek Missing Woodside Man
Elderly man was last seen leaving his home on Thursday, May 2. 

Crime at a Glance: Burglaries Slow After Arrest
Though crime has been a tough nut to crack in Forest Hills lately.

Man Tries To Rob Forest Hills Cabbie with Syringe
Yes, you read that correctly.