Group of Teens Attempt To Rob A Bochur In Crown Heights, One Arrested

by CrownHeights.info

A bochur walking on Lefferts Ave near Kingston Ave Tuesday night was the victim of an attempted robbery by a group of teens hanging out on the block.

The bochur had been walking on Lefferts between Kingston Ave and Albany Ave around 8:30pm, when the group began cursing at him and demanding he empty out his pockets. One of the group stuck his hand into one of the bochur’s pocket, thankfully one without any valuables inside.

The bochur ran away before the group could do any more, and immediately called Crown Heights Shomrim and 911.

Shomrim volunteers responded, keeping an eye on the group while waiting for the police to arrive.

While they were still waiting, the group turned onto Kingston Ave and disappeared into a building.

After the police arrived, one of the group stepped out of the building, and was identified as part of the group. He was placed under arrest for attempted robbery, and taken to the 71st precinct.