Crown Heights Shmira and the NYPD responded to a series of incidents in recent weeks, resulting in multiple arrests and several ongoing investigations.

Rock-Throwing attack on Bochur
A perpetrator was arrested for menacing on May 11 at approximately 12:45 AM after chasing a Bochur near Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue while hurling rocks at him. Crown Heights Shmira responded and located the victim while the NYPD arrested the suspect. The perpetrator is the same individual arrested for the July 19, 2025 hate crime assault near 770 Eastern Parkway, in which he punched one victim in the face while shouting antisemitic slurs and threw a soda can at a second victim.

Persistent Burglar Arrested
A burglar was arrested 2 separate times in connection with the same property near Union Street and Albany Avenue. He was first caught inside the home on May 4 at approximately 1:00 PM and arrested. Undeterred, he returned on May 6 with the intention of breaking in again but fled before being apprehended. On May 9 at approximately 9:00 PM, Shmira received a call for a suspicious person in the area. Responding members identified the wanted suspect and observed him enter the property a third time. He was promptly arrested by the NYPD 71st Precinct.

Shoplifter Arrested
A shoplifter was arrested on May 8 at approximately 4:30 PM after stealing from a store near Empire Boulevard and New York Avenue. Crown Heights Shmira and the NYPD responded swiftly, locating and arresting the suspect.

Attempted Burglary
Shmira responded to a report of an attempted burglary near Rutland Road and Albany Avenue on May 6 at approximately 10:00 PM. Members searched the area extensively but the suspect had already fled. The NYPD filed a report.

Tefillin stolen from Shul
A pair of tefillin were stolen sometime between May 1 and May 2 from a shul near Empire Boulevard and Kingston Avenue. Anyone with information should contact Shmira at 718-221-0303.

Bicycle Thief Arrested
A wanted thief was arrested on May 1 at approximately 3:00 PM after a Shmira member on patrol recognized him near Kingston Avenue and East New York Avenue. The suspect was still in possession of the stolen bicycle at the time and was promptly arrested by the NYPD.

ADDITIONAL INCIDENTS FROM MARCH AND APRIL
The following incidents occurred in March and April and resulted in arrests following a response by Crown Heights Shmira and the NYPD.

Recidivist Thief Arrested A known suspect wanted for stealing from multiple homes was located and arrested near Montgomery Street and Schenectady Avenue on April 30.

Attempted Robbery A suspect was arrested on April 28 for attempted robbery and criminal mischief after grabbing and damaging a victim’s phone near St. Johns Place and Kingston Avenue.

Property Damage A suspect was arrested on April 20 after damaging property near Crown Street and Nostrand Avenue.

Known Burglar Arrested A known burglar who had recently returned to the area was wanted for a fresh burglary and theft. He was located and arrested near Schenectady Avenue and Montgomery Street on April 19.

Burglary Arrest Two suspects broke into a storage facility near Lefferts Avenue and Schenectady Avenue on April 17, making off with thousands of dollars worth of property. One of the burglars brazenly returned a second time, prompting a swift response from Shmira and the NYPD. Following a lengthy search, he was located and placed under arrest.

Order of Protection Violation A perpetrator was arrested near Kingston Avenue and Eastern Parkway on April 16 for violating an order of protection.

Assault With Stick A suspect who assaulted and injured a victim by striking him with a stick near Nostrand Avenue and Eastern Parkway was swiftly arrested on March 29.

Equipment Theft Two suspects were arrested on March 27 after stealing expensive equipment near President Street and Kingston Avenue.

DWI Crash Arrest A suspect was arrested for DWI on March 27 after crashing her car near Brooklyn Avenue and President Street.

Scooter Theft A suspect who stole an expensive scooter was tracked down and arrested near Sterling Street and New York Avenue on March 26.

Shul Sign Theft A perpetrator wanted for stealing a shul sign was located and arrested near Kingston Avenue and Lefferts Avenue on March 24.

Burglary Arrest A suspect who committed a burglary near Empire Boulevard and Troy Avenue on March 19 was arrested following a thorough investigation by Crown Heights Shmira and the NYPD.

Indecent Exposure A suspect who indecently exposed himself on Kingston Avenue was arrested on March 18.

Auto Parts Theft A perpetrator who attempted to steal auto parts near New York Avenue and Crown Street was arrested on March 17.

Please be aware of your surroundings. In case of an emergency, call 911 and Shmira 24/7 at 718-221-0303.