Crime & Safety
Crime News and Police Blotters for March 25 - 29
Escaped prisoner recaptured, bra bandits hit Victoria's Secret, woman assaults cop during arrest, and several burglaries.
A round-up of significant crime stories in and around Park Slope and Brooklyn from the week of March 25 to 29.
BROOKLYN
Park Slope
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Quick-Handed Crook Steals iPhone and iPod from Purse at Union Hall
Thief makes off with over $800 in electronics and other belongings.
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Crook Steals Gold Chain with Diamond Medallion from Third Ave Hotel
Police say a crook stole gold jewelry from a woman's room at the La Quinta Inn.
Burglar Steals Two Laptops from Eighth Ave Apartment
The victime told police there was a footprint on the desk next to her back window, which was unlocked.
Ditmas Park
Senior Citizen Struck With Padlock Chain During Argument
What began as an argument escalated to a physical attack after a man struck a 69-year-old man in the head with a padlock chain.
Fort Greene - Clinton Hill
Woman Assaults Officer During Arrest
Cops say woman's kicks and scratches cut and bruised officer.
What do three kegs and nearly 50 bras have in common? They were all nabbed by perps in this week's police blotter.
Man Goes to the Mat Over Beer
Cops say suspect started fight when store employee caught him pocketing a Budweiser.
Crooks Nab Purses at Atlantic Terminal Mall
Quick-handed thief stole a woman’s purse while she was shopping at a department store in the Atlantic Terminal Mall.
Prospect Heights
Gunman Ambushes Deliveryman in Eastern Parkway Lobby
Restaurant worker held-up inside apartment building after being sent on a false delivery.
Carroll Gardens
Escaped Prisoner From 84th Precinct Apprehended at Mother's House
The suspect had been in custody on drug charges, according to police.
While the Carroll Gardens resident was away from home, her ex entered through the fire escape.
Bed-Stuy
Man Killed on Pulaski Street
Jonathan Emanus, 29, was shot inside his home early Sunday morning.
QUEENS
Bayside - Douglaston
DA: International Counterfeiting Scheme Squashed
Four Little Neck residents among those arrested last week in international racketeering sting.
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