Crime & Safety

Crime News and Police Blotters for May 20 - 24

This week's crime news and reports from Brooklyn and Queens.

A round-up of significant crime stories in NYC Patch neighborhoods from the week of May 20 - 24.

BROOKLYN

Fort Greene - Clinton Hill

Woman Pinned Between Two Cars by "Friend"
Also: Other crime news from Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.

Woman Attacked While Jogging, Robbed
Victim was jogging when someone grabbed her by the throat, causing her to black out.

Woman Arrested for Snatching Shopper's Purse
Victim was shopping at Target on Flatbush.

NYPD Increases Security in Wake of London Terrorist Attack
NYPD increases coverage of British consulate "in an abundance of caution."

Prospect Heights

Man Turns Tables on Mugger
Plus a subway punch-and-grab, a drunk driving accident and an Underhill Avenue bike theft.

Update: Missing 13-Year-Old Girl Found Safe
Edo Dove, 13, was last seen in Crown Heights on Wednesday evening.

Carroll Gardens

Update: Carroll Gardens' Fashion-Forward Thug Caught!
The knife-wielding man wearing silver pants has been arrested.

Trio Invades Brooklyn Boro Prez. Office Building
The NYPD is searching for the suspects, who were caught on film attempting to gain access then fled the location.

Park Slope

Thief Steals $4K Purse Collection
Victim believes the super from her old building stole bags.

Two Thieves Punch Man and Steal Cell on Train
Victim was attacked when the train pulled into Grand Army Plaza at around 3:50 a.m.

Boyfriend Burglarizes Woman's Home for $6K in Laptops, Gold and Diamonds
After a woman gave her boyfriend keys to her apartment, she found her computers, and jewelry missing.

Bed-Stuy

Man Shot on Hancock Thursday Morning
Cops located victim at nearby hospital after recovering bullet casing from scene.

Three Men Shot on Throop Avenue Monday Afternoon
Victims of afternoon indoor shootout refuse to identify gunman.

Man Stabbed, Killed on Kosciuszko Street Tuesday Afternoon
Investigators are seeking female assailant.

QUEENS

Bayside

Forest Hills Teacher Pleads Guilty to Statutory Rape
Defendant admits to having sexual intercourse with student from Flushing school where he taught.  


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