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Friday, July 19, 2013

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Cell phone snatchers strike on subway

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Cell phone snatchers strike on subway: BRONX, NEW YORK, JULY 19- A pair of teenage subway riding cell phone thieves are being sought by cops. Police released surveillance video ...

Cell phone snatchers strike on subway

BRONX, NEW YORK, JULY 19- A pair of teenage subway riding cell phone thieves are being sought by cops.

Police released surveillance video of the teenagers who were seen sneaking under the turn styles at the East 174th street station. At around 10:45 a.m. on June 21, the victim was playing a game on her cell phone on the Number 2 train. The suspect was standing near the victim. When the door opened, the thief snatched the phone from her hands and fled with his accomplice.

Cops say suspect number 1 is a Hispanic male between the ages of 14 to 16. He is
5 foot 6 and 130 pounds with long brown hair. He was wearing a blue and red shirt, with a red and blue baseball cap, dark blue jeans and black sneakers.

Suspect number 2 is described as a Hispanic male between 16 and 18 years old. He is 5 foot 6 and 130 pounds with long, curly dirty-blond hair, wearing a white tank top, black shorts with white stripes, and black sneakers.

Anyone with information is urged to call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS.The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

Stopping bad builders

Since the beginning of July, Council Member James Vacca was able to have eight Stop Work Orders issued at various properties throughout his district, including 1165 Crosby Avenue. After visiting these various sites, which were all under construction, Vacca questioned permits issued or lack thereof at the locations. Vacca is a major advocate of public safety and maintaining the integrity of the various zoning laws throughout his district.

South Bronx News: Cell phone thief takes victim for a ride

South Bronx News: Cell phone thief takes victim for a ride: Mugs rider on bus By Dan Gesslein BRONX, NEW YORK, JULY 19- Police are asking for the public's help in trying to catch the latest gr...

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Conviction in cold case killing of biz man

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Conviction in cold case killing of biz man: BRONX, NEW YORK, JULY 19- District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced that Miguel Torres was sentenced to a maximum term of 25 years to li...

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Gas station gunman wanted

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Gas station gunman wanted: By Dan Gesslein BRONX, NEW YORK, JULY 19- Cops are searching for the gunman who stuck up a gas station near the Bruckner Mall in broad day...

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Cell phone thief takes victim for a ride

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Cell phone thief takes victim for a ride: Mugs rider on bus By Dan Gesslein BRONX, NEW YORK, JULY 19- Police are asking for the public's help in trying to catch the latest gr...