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MTA Worker Bound By Armed Thief In Broad Daylight Attack

The woman working in the subway booth saw a man who appeared to be dressed like a contractor. According to police, the suspect pulled out a gun, took out duct tape and rope and tied her up.

2013/05/12

Police Search For iPad Thief Who Struck In Brooklyn Subway

Police on Saturday were searching for a thief who swiped a woman’s iPad out of her hand on a subway train in Brooklyn.

2013/04/27

Man On Crutches Makes Off With Laptop Bag At Columbia

A thief may have been on crutches, but police said that didn’t stop him from stealing a laptop bag from someone at Columbia University and escaping.

2013/03/26

Police Seek Thief Who Stole Woman’s Pocketbook At Queens Mosque

Police on Saturday were asking for the public’s help in finding a thief who stole a 65-year-old woman’s pocketbook as she prayed at a mosque in Queens earlier this month.

2013/03/23

Brooklyn Man Says He Tricked iPhone Thief Using Dating App

A Brooklyn man now has his stolen iPhone back – after he claims he tricked the thief into meeting him through his OKCupid dating app.

2013/01/05

Police Seek Thief Who Stole Phones, iPads From Women On Subway

Police were searching Wednesday for a suspect who stole cell smart phones and iPads from subway passengers in Brooklyn and Queens between mid-November and last week.

2012/12/19

Police in New Jersey have been searching for three years for this man, who, they said, has robbed more than 150 businesses across the state. (Photo: handout)

N.J. Cops On Hunt For Suspect In 1-Man Crime Wave Impacting 150 Businesses, Homes

Police in New Jersey are looking for a man who has been robbing businesses across New Jersey in the early morning hours, mostly on Sundays, and has the same m-o in every case – he slithers his way in through broken glass.

2012/11/29

Westbury, Long Island Mom Wants Stolen Family Photos Returned

Laura DeBeau said losing the nearly 1,000 photos spanning 30 years is like losing her sons all over again.

2011/06/29

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NYPD: Bicyclist Thief Snatching Smartphones In Brooklyn

Cops in Brooklyn were hunting for a thief who bikes up to people talking on their iPhones or Blackberries, grabs the phones from their hands and then just pedals away at high speed.

2010/12/03