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