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burglaries

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Forest Hills

May 16, 2013

Forest Hills Burglaries Decrease After Arrest, Cops Say

After an arrest, number of break-ins in the 112 Precinct have dropped.
 

Forest Hills

April 03, 2013

Victims of Forest Hills Burglaries Feel 'Violated' by Crime Spree

The 112th Precinct held a special meeting to address recent rash of break-ins in the neighborhood.
 

Chelsea

March 29, 2013

Chelsea's Decrepit Doorknobs a Magnet for Criminals, Cops Warn

Police said many of last month's burglaries came from criminals targeting dilapidated doorknobs.

Forest Hills

March 22, 2013

Forest Hills Cops to Hold Special Meeting Amid Recent Rash of Burglaries

Police will address residents’ concerns and instruct homeowners about how to protect themselves.

Forest Hills

March 14, 2013

Burglars Steal Jewelry From Forest Hills Homes In Three-Week Spree: Cops

There have been 8 burglaries within a few blocks of each other in Forest Hills in the last three weeks.

Gramercy

February 12, 2013

Burglars Gain Access to Three Gramercy Homes Through Open Doors, Cops Say

Cops said the doors to the homes were left open at the time of the burglaries.

Astoria

January 31, 2013

Police Seek Suspect in String of Rooftop Burglaries in Astoria

The suspect allegedly entered buildings through the roof on Christmas and New Years eves.

Boerum Hill

January 17, 2013

Boerum Hill Residents Invite Burglars by Leaving Doors Unlocked, Police Say

Police say local residents in Boerum Hill are inviting burglars into homes by leaving doors unlocked.

Coney Island

October 31, 2012

Alleged Looters Smash, Rob Stores in Coney Island, the Rockaways

Stores on Mermaid Avenue apparently sustained heavy damage from burglars.

Astoria

August 02, 2012

Astoria Lost Half of Its Cops Since 2001, City Councilman Says

Peter Vallone called for more cops in the city amid an increase in crime in the 114th Precinct.

Astoria

July 16, 2012

Cops Looking for Sushi Burglar Amid Rash of Astoria Break-Ins

Burglaries in the 114th Precinct went up 13 percent including a break-in at a sushi restaurant.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 16, 2012

Cops Say 'Basement Burglar' Snatched iPads From Hell's Kitchen Eateries

Cops arrested Jordan Adderley, 22, for stealing cash and iPads from three Hell's Kitchen restaurants.

Harlem

March 30, 2012

Break-Ins at 'Ghetto' Liquor Store Spark Police Criticism

The owner of a twice-burglarized liquor store said police haven't been responsive.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

February 09, 2012

Serial Laptop Burglar Hit 18th Street Block Five Times, Police Say

Police believe the burglar has stolen laptops at six apartments, mostly along East 18th Street.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

January 27, 2012

Alleged Air Conditioner Bandit Caught Leaving Crime Scene on Crutches

Robert Jones of Brooklyn was accused of carrying out a string of robberies in Hell's Kitchen.