Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Thief Steals Purse and Two Rings from Fourth Ave Gift Shop

The 44-year-old victim told police that she placed her purse in a room inside Enchantments Gift Shop at 3:30 p.m., but by 7 p.m. it was gone.

The following information was supplied by the NYPD’s 78th Precinct. It does not indicate a conviction.

Purse and Ring Snatched from Purse

A crook swiped a Fourth Avenue gift shop employee's wallet and two rings from her purse while she worked June 23.

Find out what's happening in Park Slopewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The 44-year-old victim told police that she placed her purse in a room inside Enchantments Gift Shop between Degraw and Sackett streets at 3:30 p.m. She told police she worked until 7:40 p.m. and when she came back to get her purse, she discovered her wallet was gone. The wallet, worth $500, also contained two rings worth $800. 

Pathmark Wallet Snatch

Find out what's happening in Park Slopewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

A thief took advantage of one Pathmark shopper's attempt at multi-tasking and swiped the her wallet June 29.

The 42-year-old victim told police that she was shopping at Pathmark on Atlantic Ave at 5:30 p.m. and had four bags with her before she went to check out. While she was paying for groceries she placed her wallet on top of those bags. When she turned around to pick up the wallet, it was gone. The crook also got away with her license, bank card, MetroCard and $463 in cash. 


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.