Boro Park Shomrim Presents: The Worst Escape Plan

Boro Park Shomrim received a hotline call reporting that a suspect had broken into a local synagogue and removed valuables. As Shomrim members responded to the scene and gathered information, including the direction of flight, Shomrim’s IT team immediately reviewed nearby surveillance footage.

The suspect was quickly identified running toward a train station, apparently attempting to flee the area by train.

Shomrim volunteers responded and located the suspect sitting on a bench inside the station. When members approached, the suspect realized what was happening, ran across the platform, and jumped down onto the elevated subway tracks — placing himself in extreme danger.

The NYPD arrived on scene and attempted to persuade the suspect to return safely to the platform. When he refused to comply, Emergency Service Unit (ESU) officers were requested. After a lengthy standoff, ESU officers were able to safely remove the suspect from the track area. He was then taken into custody for breaking into the synagogue and stealing property.

The suspect, Arthur Jack, is a career criminal with a lengthy history, including multiple burglary arrests. This incident marks his 18th arrest overall. He previously served 10 years in state prison on burglary charges and was released in 2023.

Thanks to the swift coordination between Boro Park Shomrim and the NYPD, the situation was resolved safely — once again demonstrating how community vigilance saves lives and stops crime.