CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A teenage punk attempted to mug a Jewish woman of her purse Wednesday afternoon, but was unsuccessful thanks to an unrelenting victim. The incident took place on Albany Avenue and President Street, where a Black teen approached the woman and grabbed the strap of her purse and tried to snatch it.

Unwilling to give in, the woman held on and called for help. A number of Yidden came to her aid and the would-be purse snatcher fled. An attempt to chase the punk failed after they lost him in a crowd at Troy Avenue and Union Street.

Attempted Purse Snatching, Foiled

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A teenage punk attempted to mug a Jewish woman of her purse Wednesday afternoon, but was unsuccessful thanks to an unrelenting victim. The incident took place on Albany Avenue and President Street, where a Black teen approached the woman and grabbed the strap of her purse and tried to snatch it.

Unwilling to give in, the woman held on and called for help. A number of Yidden came to her aid and the would-be purse snatcher fled. An attempt to chase the punk failed after they lost him in a crowd at Troy Avenue and Union Street.

The woman B”H did not require any medical attention.

8 Comments

  • shana chein

    where were police? writing tickets for cars parked few minutes past “alternate side parking” regulations or some other minor situation.

  • Cut It Out

    Wrong Image: Not all teenage punks are black. I live on a mostly black block and have no problem. I know my neighbors, we talk daily.

    People need to be vigilant and aware no matter where they live. I think Chabad should offer some self-defense classes.

  • vacation

    wednesday is a day off for the police dept because there is no alternate side in crownheights.

  • corner

    Every time passing
    Troy Avenue and Union St.
    I see trouble comming.

    There are so many buildings in CH, why are the hangouts at that corner?