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Video: Thief Apprehended in Williamsburg Pharmacy

A Williamsburg pharmacy owner, along with his employee and an elderly bystander, managed to catch a shoplifter with a bagful of merchandise before he exited the store. Though the perp struggled to break free, the men were able to hold on to him long enough for Shomrim to arrive.

The incident occurred today, Tuesday, at the Remedies Pharmacy in the heart of Williamsburg, located on the corner of Bedford Ave. and Wallabout Street.

The suspect, a middle-aged African-American male, was alleged to have previously stolen from the pharmacy, and he was recognized by a store employee before making off again with a bag filled with stolen goods.

The storeowner and his employee managed to apprehend the thief and hold on to him – despite his fierce struggles – until Shomrim volunteers arrived and forced him into immediate compliance.

The entire drama was captured on video, which was obtained by CrownHeights.info:

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7 Comments

  • Surprised

    What took so long for someone to call 911 or Shomrim or whoever they have in Williamsburg? Too many people enjoying the show and not doing what they should have.

  • Another mendy

    I was impressed by their performance. They did not hurt him. They held on to him until authorities arrived. The Shomrim were very quick to get the perp to sit, without using unessesary force.

  • Love it

    I love this video we should learn from them how to stick up for ourselves for example ys case last year….

  • Strong guy

    Could have been a firefighter or construction worker. Too bad he chose to use his strength for a life of crime.

  • alias jack smith

    in this day and age u cannot put any knots on his head. he needs a case of street justice.