Crime News and Police Blotters for April 1 to 5

Here's our weekend round-up of significant crime stories in and around Park Slope, Brooklyn and Queens from the week of April 1 to 5.

BROOKLYN

Park Slope

A crook snatched a high-end bicycle, worth $1,500, parked on the sidewalk in front of an apartment building on 12th Street March 25.

Thief Snatches Laptop from Nevins Street Warehouse

The 24-year-old victim told police that she left her Apple laptop on her desk at work, TVM Productions between Sackett and Degraw streets, at around 4 p.m. and walked away for 10 minutes. When she returned, the $1,499 MacBook Pro was gone. There are no cameras in the building and the management office is open to all employees. 

Burglar Steals $1K in Electronics and Jewelry from St. Marks Place Home

The 44-year-old victim told police that he left his apartment, between Fourth and Fifth avenues, to go to work from 11 a.m. through 6:50 p.m. and locked the door. But when he came back home, he found that someone had broken his front door lock and looted his apartment. The burglar stole a Sony PlayStation, HP laptop, Sony mini camera, a cup of $15 in change, and a 28-inch gold chain and left through the front door.

Woman Wanted in Connection to Stolen ATM Card

The New York Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in locating a white woman wanted in connection with a grand larceny that occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m. on a N Train at the 9th Street Subway Station.

According to cops, the victim was asleep on the train and awoke to find his wallet, watch, and cellphone had been taken.

Fort Greene / Clinton Hill

Man Assaulted With Pipe: Police Blotter

Incident occurred at a bar on Myrtle Avenue near Clinton Avenue.

Crook Nabs More Than $1K from Plumbing Biz: Police Blotter

Incident occurred at Precision Plumbing on Flushing Avenue.

Prospect Heights

Fee Dispute Lands Prostitute and Client in Jail: Daily Police Blotter

Plus a man crashes into four cars and flees on foot and a thief hits the playground.

Man Locks 5-Year-Old in Car for 90 Minutes to Go Drinking

Boy found on Butler Place crying in back seat at 11:15 p.m., police said.

Police Blotter: Graffiti Bandit Strikes and Subway Drug Bust

Reports from the 77th Precinct.

Carroll Gardens

NYPD Advise Public To Empty Cars of Electronics

The 76th Precinct has launched a new initiative to document and alert drivers when they leave expensive items behind in plain view.

Bed-Stuy

Man Shot in the Buttocks on Gates Avenue

A roundup of crime activity in the 79th precinct

QUEENS

Bayside - Douglaston

Halloran Denies Charges in Alleged Mayoral Rigging Scheme

Councilman puts out a statement following his arrest on Tuesday.

Suspected Gas Station Bandit Nabbed In Queens

NYPD reporting arrest of two men linked to 10 gas station robberies in Nassau.

Queens Councilman and state Senator busted in alleged plot to fix mayoral election.

Crime Drops Seven Percent in 111th Precinct in March

But overall crime for the year is up three percent, according to police statistics.

Forest Hills

Suspect Wanted in Rego Park Business Break-ins

Burglar crawling across roofs in local precinct.

Subway Groper Sought in Forest Hills

Man wanted for grabbing woman as she was leaving the subway at Union Turnpike station.

Arrest Made in Forest Park Sexual Assault

Queens man arrested Tuesday after woman attacked last week with stun gun.