Friday, November 14, 2014

Chaptzem Gone Wrong

In the light of day and in the heart of Crown Heights, two African-American men assaulted and mugged a young Jewish man. Thanks to the heroic efforts of several bystanders, one of the perpetrators was caught and arrested.

The incident occurred at around 4:00pm near the corner of Kingston Ave. and Carroll Street.

The victim was approached by the two perpetrators, one of whom grabbed his neck and violently choke him, while demanding that he hand over his wallet and cell phone.

The victim promptly obeyed and handed over his money and phone, and the thieves ran off up Kingston Avenue towards President Street.

The victim’s shouts for help were heeded by a vigilant bystander, who chased down and tackled the assailant (his accomplice got away). As he was brought down to the ground, the victim’s wallet and phone fell out of his pocket.

A crowd of bystanders surrounded the perpetrator to hold him there until police arrived. Unfortunately, he managed to break free and bolted up Kingston Avenue. One of the bystanders chased the man, and finally caught up with him on Union Street between Troy and Schenectady Aves. There he held the man until police arrived.

Shomrim arrived at the scene and brought over the victim to where the police had arrived. He positively identified the suspect as the one who choked and mugged him.

The man was then place under arrest and taken down to the 71st Precinct, where a police report was filed.

HT: Crown Hights.Info

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