Thief Breaks Into Minivan and Steals Tefilin

A minivan parked on Troy Ave. between Eastern Parkway and Lincoln Pl. was broken into this morning. The thief made off with a pair of Tefilin that were inside the vehicle, though, oddly, he left the Tefilin bags behind.

The thieves also took several tools.

The break-in likely occurred between 8:30 and 9:30am.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please call 911 or notify Shomrim at 718-774-3333.

Please note: The photos below were taken after the vehicle was moved away from the crime scene.

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6 Comments

  • declasse' intellectual

    Rule # 1 of protection: Never leave anything visable in the car–anything seen is an invitation for removal, especially in high crime areas and drug addiction areas such as Crown heights!!!

  • WARNING

    HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I TOLD PEOPLE TO NEVER, EVER LEAVE TEFILLIN IN A CAR UNATTENDED. ALWAYS TAKE TEFILLIN WITH YOU. AND YES, WITH A DOUBLE WRAPPING IT CAN BE TAKEN IF NECESSARY INTO A LAVATORY. LEAVING TEFILLIN IN A CAR IS DANGEROUS — IT CAN BE STOLEN AND IT CAN BECOME POSUL DUE TO FLUCTUATING WEATHER CONDITIONS.

  • wow what crazy person

    first thing, comment number 1 yes I agree with you 100 percent never put any expensive valuable stuff in the car especially Crown Heights and secondly whoever that person is he’s very stupid I have a question why can’t they have some special cameras in the car on 24 7 it doesn’t matter of the agents on or off I wish we had that new invention

  • Kol Beseder

    To all the pervious insensitive commenters:
    I went with few friends to search the bushes and garbage cans in the area, hoping to find the Tefillin. The Tefilin were in the car because the owner had intended to have them checked that day. However, a friend had an emergency, and this Tzaddik of a man ran to help a friend in need. Unfortunately, in the midst of a stressful situation, the Tefillin were forgotten in the car. Don’t be so quick to judge…its almost Rosh Hashana.
    Gam zu letovah. Everything that happens is part of Hashem’s plan.