79th Precinct
The 79th Pct is reporting a 25 percent decrease in major crimes this month, 21 versus 28 at this same time in 2010. For the year so far, the precinct is reporting a 14 percent decrease, 107 versus 125.
Attempted Commercial Robbery
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On Wednesday, February 2, at 5:30 pm, an attempted robbery took place inside of a bodega, located at 404 Marcus Garvey Boulevard. A black male in his late 20's, approximately 5'10" with a muscular build entered the store, displayed a black handgun and demanded money. When the perpetrator reached over the counter, two store owners struck him. The perpetrator fled the store without any money.
Purse Snatching
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On Sunday, February 6, at 5:00 am, a female was walking southbound on Nostrand Ave near Greene Ave when two unidentified males approached her from behind and snatched her bag off of her shoulder. The males fled on foot and are still at large.
A Robbery at Radio Shack
On February 6th, at 3:15 pm, a person assaulted a store employee and attempted to remove a GPS the Radio Shack located at 1232 Fulton Street. The 34-year-old suspect was arrested.
Rash of Auto Break in's and air bag thefts
From February 2 through February 5, four vehicles were broken into in the northwest area of the 79th Pct. In all cases, air bags were removed:
- 805 Bedford Ave- Type of car- Chrysler
- 874 Bedford Ave- Type of Car- Honda
- 30 Spencer Place- Type of car- Honda
- 805 Bedford Ave - Type of car- Honda
81st Precinct
Male Shot and Arrested
On February 1, at 3:45 pm, an Arab male, 26, was shot in the the shoulder and arm in front of 332 Vernon Avenue. Police say the incident appears to be a family dispute. They have identified the suspects and are now looking for the suspects. After a search of the victim's car, police found ammunition and then placed the victim under arrest.
Suspicious Shooting
On Wednesday February 9th, 2011, at 2:00 am, police responded to a 911 call of shots fired in front of 50 Stuyvesant Ave.When police arrived on the scene, they observed the victim, a black male, identified as Laron James, 26, with three gunshot wounds to his chest and two gunshot wounds to his left leg. EMS responded and transported James to Woodhull hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police are questioning his friend who was with him during the incident and who also is responsible for taking the victim out of his home at 2:00 am. His friend was not hit.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of anyone connected with any of these incidents is asked to call the New York City Police Department's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. All calls are kept confidential.
The public can also submit its tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting 274637 (crimes) then enter TIP577.
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