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72nd precinct

Jul
20
Police Investigating Single ‘Suspect Connection’ For 4 Area Attempted Rapes

Police Investigating Single ‘Suspect Connection’ For 4 Area Attempted Rapes

Images released of suspects in three different incidents” [L-R]: May 22, June 26, and July 2. A suspect photo has
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Jul
14
No Arrests Made In 3 Local Attempted Rapes; New Incident Reported In Nearby Prospect Heights

No Arrests Made In 3 Local Attempted Rapes; New Incident Reported In Nearby Prospect Heights

A recent attempted rape took place near the intersection of Prospect Place and Vanderbilt Avenue. (Photo via Google Maps [https:
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Jul
12

Police Searching For Man Last Seen In Sunset Park

> Missing person alert! Juan Astol DOB 11/15/51 last seen at 60st & 8 Ave in #Brooklyn [https:
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Jul
03

Brutal Ramadan Beating Outside Sunset Park Mosque Not Classified As Hate Crime [Updated]

Photos via Muslims Giving BackPolice are investigating an assault outside of a Sunset Park mosque early this morning, but say
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Jun
30
(UPDATED – NEW IMAGES) Two ‘Persons Of Interest’ Identified In Attempted Rape On 16th Street, Police Say

(UPDATED – NEW IMAGES) Two ‘Persons Of Interest’ Identified In Attempted Rape On 16th Street, Police Say

Image via NYPDTwo “persons of interest” have been identified by the police in an attempted rape which took place early
2 min read
Jun
27
Help Cops Catch Attempted Purse Snatcher [Video]

Help Cops Catch Attempted Purse Snatcher [Video]

https://youtu.be/yvPe-5pySEg Cops have released surveillance footage of a man wanted for questioning in connection to an attempted
1 min read
Jun
27
Woman Escapes Attempted Rape On 16th Street; Cops Release Footage [VIDEO]

Woman Escapes Attempted Rape On 16th Street; Cops Release Footage [VIDEO]

/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RMA-1830-16-72-PCT-ATT-RAPE-FINAL-EDIT-1.mp4 Please note the footage includes graphic content. (Video via NYPD) A 34-year-old woman escaped
2 min read
Jun
20
Former 72nd Precinct CO & Two Other Top NYPD Officials Arrested On Corruption Charges

Former 72nd Precinct CO & Two Other Top NYPD Officials Arrested On Corruption Charges

Three high-ranking NYPD officers one of the two businessman associated with the massive ongoing NYPD bribery scandal [/blog/crime/reading-borough-park-shomrim-featured-new-york-times/
2 min read
Jun
14
6 Recent Neighborhood Crimes Still Under Investigation

6 Recent Neighborhood Crimes Still Under Investigation

Photo via Wikimedia Commons [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3APolice_Line_Crime_Scene_2498847226.jpg] Over the last few
4 min read
Jun
11
Man Shot In Groin On 3rd Avenue & 53rd Street, Drives Himself To Hospital

Man Shot In Groin On 3rd Avenue & 53rd Street, Drives Himself To Hospital

Police investigate the car of the driver who sustained the gunshot wound. (Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope Stoop)A
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