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Posted to Crime on June 30 2010

Black Teens Caught After Snatching Purse

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Two black teens snatched a purse from two young Jewish women last night, but were caught thanks to alert residents. The incident began after midnight, when the girls were walking on Montgomery St, between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave.

The two black males snuck up behind the two young women and one swiped the purse, as the other attempted to snag a cellphone but failed. The teen duo then fled toward Brooklyn Ave, behind the girls call for help.

Upon witnessing the commotion, vigilant Crown Heights residents gave chase, while others called Shomrim and the Police.

The residents immediately apprehended and arrested one perp, on the corner of Brooklyn Ave. They retrieved the purse and retuned it to the girls.

Within minutes many Shomrim volunteers and police officers were at the scene. The police cuffed the teen who was arrested by the residents, after he fought with officers questioning him. Other officers, Shomrim volunteers and residents searched for the other perpetrator.

After a brief search the teen was located at the entrance to the alleyway on Kingston Ave, between Empire Blvd and Montgomery St. The Shomrim volunteers radioed in the their location and police brought the victims to ID the teen. The police then placed the teen in the back of their cruiser.

At the time of writing this article, CrownHeights.info was not able to confirm whether charges have been filed. According to some witness statements, the perpetrator were released a mere few blocks from incident.

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Comments

1. Safe summer wrote:

To the girl involved in this incident - if you didn't already do so, please PRESS CHARGES. You didn't like how you felt when attacked. Now use that energy to help keep these creeps off the streets. May HaShem protect ALL of klal Yisroel from any harm.

June 30 2010 - 21:41 -

2. nos wrote:

thats what bhappens when you cut back youth corp, the teens cant make money honestly they try making it dishonestly

June 30 2010 - 23:13 -

3. seconded wrote:

I agree with number one

June 30 2010 - 23:53 -

4. Dovid wrote:

I was there and to our shock the police did let the fellow go free, why?? why not take to the station? why show him that you can do whatever you want and get away with it?

My friends:the summer has just begun this is the first of many RL we better put a stop to this now!!
Our children deserve to be safe!

July 01 2010 - 00:14 -

5. English person wrote:

wowww thstsss crazyyy! bc half a hour b4 this happend i got started on by 2 blacks and they were taking up the whole pavment so i walked into the road and they started screaming at me and asking me why i didnt walk on the side walk.. then they told me to go bak to where i come bak from! bc i am not from america

July 01 2010 - 00:22 -

6. Spread Love wrote:

1. Increase the peace
2. Please stop racing. Two teens would have been sufficient. Typecasting is not a way to promote harmony. We all pump red blood.
3. If the teens were released after committing a crime, that is wrong.
4. I agree with the comment, with youth having nothing to do, no programs to keep them occupied, no jobs to support themselves. They fall victim to the streets. All races, creeds and religions are subject to this path.
5. The Police need to be kept in check to do their jobs. Read this series for an understanding why they may have been released. http://www.villagevoice.com...
6. We need to spread love. These days and times will get worse. Without humanity, we are all doomed.

July 01 2010 - 01:57 -

7. enough is enough wrote:

I saw this duo and the girls on Montgomery bet. Albany & Kingston. I guess they were waiting for the right opportunity.

July 01 2010 - 02:06 -

8. !!!! wrote:

chayaaaa cant beleive it appened to you thank g-d your okay!!!!

July 01 2010 - 02:07 -

9. To #1 wrote:

Of course charges should be pressed. But due to the distorted way things are here it's not so easy to press charges unless there is a strong presence on the scene by Shomrim or other community members.

July 01 2010 - 02:24 -

10. Pinchas wrote:

The robber, who is 17 years old, got a $2,000 bail; his current location is: Rikers Island.

July 01 2010 - 13:39 -

11. Back on the chain gang wrote:

Inner city youth need more intensive summer work experience to keep them from getting into trouble and preparing them for future life. Chain gang and road crews come to mind (and some of unzerer oisvorfen could join them for the summer at the rate we're going).

July 01 2010 - 14:42 -

12. Victim wrote:

I am the victim. The guy they let free wasnt at fault for anything. There was only one guy who was at fault. Hes in jail and I am pressing charges. Thank you for all that helped! I really believe my screaming helped the situation as it alerted nearby residents and scared the guy. No one should ever have to feel what I felt Gd forbid!

July 01 2010 - 16:15 -

13. bh you worent injured wrote:

i think the girls had no business walking after mid-night.
i agree with # 1

July 01 2010 - 17:37 -

14. An Englishman who aint scared wrote:

To #5....They don't respect you when you show that you are a whimp and scared. Next time stand up for your own respect and have some dignity and stay on the sidewalk. Don't show fear...also try and learn more chassidus, it will help you understand the concept of bishvili nivro hooilom (in a good and respectful to others way) and the concept of not being scared of others. This way, when you stand proud, no one will start with you.

To #6......If the crime was comitted by black males, you should report it as such. It is not racist to report the facts. Dont hide your head in the sand and bend over backwards like the Israeli government to be extra nice...

July 01 2010 - 21:25 -

15. An Englishman who aint scared wrote:

July 01 2010 - 21:34 -

16. to # 2 wrote:

Honestly, that has got to be the dumbest comment I have ever read. Are you really saying that when a teen doesn't get youth corp it is ok to go out and steal??? Read your own comment back, you are making no sense.

July 01 2010 - 23:20 -

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