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Attack Being Considered as Possible Hate Crime

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — The incident in which a Jewish man was savagely beaten on Sterling Street in Crown Heights is being considered by detectives as a possible hate crime, according to sources close to the investigation. Chilling surveillance footage reveals the moments leading up to the assault.

Jewish Man Savagely Beaten, Robbed on Sterling St.

Crown Heights [CHI] — A Jewish man was walking down Sterling St. toward Brooklyn Ave. at around 6:30 PM today when an African-American crept up behind him, pounced on him and began to beat him ferociously while he lay helpless on the ground.

Video: Brazen Theft Captured on Video at Benz’s

A hulking man walked into Benz’s Fish shop on Albany Avenue and walked out with $35 that was not his. He stole it. How he did it is what’s disturbing, and Benz’s shared this video with our readers as a warning for the public and other shopkeepers.

Stolen Sack of Onions Leads to Recovery of Tefillin

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — On Wednesday morning Shomrim received a call alerting them to a man who had stolen a sack of onions from Hadar Hatorah on Eastern Parkway. A confrontation on Kingston led to the discovery of a stolen pair of Tefillin and an assault earlier that morning. The man was hospitalized in a mental care unit.

Young Bochur Injured in Hit-&-Run, Police Indifferent

In a shocking incident this morning, a 14-year-old boy was hit by a rogue driver and was left to fend for himself. Although he was quite possibly the victim of a hate crime, the police showed no interest in pursuing the perpetrator and bringing him to justice.

Shomrim Chase Down Teen Who Broke into Car

Crown Heights [CHI] — At around 6:00 PM today, an employee at Kingston Bake Shop spotted two African-American teenagers breaking into a Jewish-owned vehicle on Crown St. between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave. When they realized they were seen, the teens fled down Kingston Avenue toward Montgomery Street.

UPS Driver Robbed at Gunpoint

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A UPS driver was robbed at gunpoint earlier today by a fearless and calculating bandit, who ditched his firearm and later went back to recover it. The robbery took place in broad daylight right near Kingston Avenue, and police ignored crucial information provided by Shomrim.

Bomb Scare in Front of Oholei Torah

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A suitcase – which has been sitting on Eastern Parkway near Brooklyn Avenue for a few days – was called in to 911 as a suspicious package just an hour ago. Police are taking no chances and shut down the entire area, causing traffic mayhem on Erev Shabbos just as school was being dismissed.

Hate Crime Against Yeshiva Student in Monsey

Four people are facing hate crime charges after allegedly targeting a yeshiva buchir for a violent robbery in Monsey NY, because he was Jewish. Police said the victim was hit in the head in Monsey on Monday night during an attempted robbery.

Stalker Arrested for Arson Attempt on Victim’s Home

Crown Heights [CHI] — A number of Jewish women who live in the area of Empire Blvd. and Brooklyn Ave. have been complaining for a few months about an African-American neighbor who stalks them and even touches them inappropriately. Shomrim responded to such calls on numerous occasions, and at one point had the police file a crime report to make sure that the situation was not being ignored.