Shmira Saves The Night

Ever wonder what Shmira members are doing at 2am?

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Shmira Nabs Nelson again

At approximately 1:00 am early Tuesday morning, Terrence Nelson, the most notorious car bandit in the Crown Heights area, was caught leaving a minivan parked on Eastern Parkway near Brooklyn Ave. he had just ransacked and attempted to flee along with the electronics he had just stolen.
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Anti-semitic graffiti on CH door

Sunday,  March 6, 2011 approximately 12:30pm: A Crown Heights resident noticed graffiti on the outside of his apartment door. The markings were clearly anti-semitic in nature, including a swastika and pro nazi remarks. The  apartment is  in 1441 St Johns place between Utica and Rochester Avenues, a CHJCC building. Police and Shmira  were called and a report was filed. Read more

Armed carjacking in the heart of Crown Heights

Sunday, February 13, 2011, approximately 9:15am: A Crown Heights resident returning from visiting his mother was accosted by a male black who demanded his car. This all unfolded when the victim was parking his car in front of the vacant lot on Crown St. between Albany and Troy Avenues. As the victim attempted to leave the car a male black displayed a silver handgun and demanded the victim’s wallet and car keys. The victim attempted to flee when the perpetrator forced his way into the car and began to beat the victim over the head with the gun. Read more

BURGLAR APPREHENDED FOR MULTIPLE HEISTS

Sunday, December 13 2009, 9:00PM: A crown heights resident spotted a suspicious male black on Eastern Parkway near Kingston Avenue pushing a baby stroller full of Judaica items, including Chanuka Menorahs and a bag from Hamaifitz. The resident called the Shmira hot-line. The first Shmira members on scene spotted the suspect approaching Albany Avenue. The members approached the suspect and attempted to start a dialogue however the suspect immediately dropped the stroller and began to flee down Albany Avenue toward St. Johns. In the interim the suspect removed his jacket and hat, attempting to make it difficult for him to be identified. Shmira members gave chase and flagged down an NYPD patrol car. Read more

Shmira assists with evacuation during fire

Tuesday, December 18, 2008 at approximately 7:00pm: A fire broke out at 763 Eastern Parkway (between Kingston and Brooklyn Avenues), an apartment building that is occupied by numerous residents. The fire broke out in an apartment on the fifth floor.

Shmira, FDNY and Hatzalah were immediately called. A Shmira member who was first on scene ran up to the fifth and sixth floors and assisted residents in evacuating their apartments. FDNY responded and had the fire, which was confined only to one apartment, under control within minutes. A Shmira member, who is also an EMT treated one of the fire fighters who was slightly injured while extinguishing the blaze.
Thank G-d there was no serious injuries.
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TWO “UNDER” FOR BICYCLE THEFT ON KINGSTON AVENUE

Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 12:55pm: A Crown Heights resident riding his bicycle on Kingston Avenue stopped at Post Mark-it (corner of Crown Street). He went inside and left the bike leaning against the wall. A few seconds later he left the store and his bike was gone. The resident promptly notified Shmira and a description of the bike was transmitted over the Shmira radio requesting that members keep an eye out. Additionally, the resident called a few of his friends who would be able to recognize the bicycle and requested that they keep their eyes peeled as well.
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SHMIRA HELPS FIND MISSING CHILD

Friday, July 11, 2008: Its only minutes before candle lighting time and in the heart of Crown Heights, one frantic mother can’t find her 8 year old child. After one and a half hours of searching the house the woman dials 911. Several Officers respond and begin searching the house, when suddenly the mother remembers another instance where she needed assistance and Shmira had come to give a hand. She calles Shmira and multiple members respond. A senior Unit, who was not on scene helps coordinate the call and relates about a previous case where a child had gone missing and was later found under his bed. The senior unit requests a very thorough search of the house.
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SHMIRA HELPS NAB SCOOTER THIEVES

Friday, July 11, 2008: At approximately 7:30pm a Crown Heights resident parking his car in the alleyway situated between Montgomery Street, Empire Blvd., Brooklyn and New York Avenues noticed four suspicious looking African American children lurking in the alleyway. The resident decided to keep an eye on the suspicious bunch and it paid off when they walked in to one of the houses and exited with a scooter. The resident began following them and when they noticed him they began to run. The resident followed them into the Mobile gas station located on the corner of Empire Boulevard and New York Avenue where they sought safe haven.

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DOG BITES MAN IN CROWN HEIGHTS

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 8:45pm: A Crown Heights resident was walking down Crown Street between Albany and Troy Avenue when a dog jumped at him and bit him. The owner of the dog was taking it for a walk without a leash to restrain it. When the bitten man began addressing the owner of the dog the woman grabbed her dog and began to flee. Read more

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