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November 3, 2011

Copper Pipe Thieves Strike Again: This Week’s Police Blotter

A breakdown of crime in the 88th precinct, which covers Fort Greene and Clinton Hill

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by Melissa Koszer

It was only a matter of time before the crime that runs rampant in Bruce Ratner's malls made it's way to Bruce Ratner's construction site.

Copper Pipes Stolen From Atlantic Yards

Five copper pipes, totaling $4,170 in value, were stolen from Atlantic Yards. The crime was committed at some time between Wednesday and Friday last week. The week prior, a construction site at 130 Flushing Ave. in Fort Greene was targeted—again for its copper pipes.

And speaking of which...

Purse Snatching at Burlington Coat Factory

On Sunday at 7:30 p.m., a woman was shopping inside the Burlington Coat Factory at Atlantic Terminal Mall and placed her bag on a hanger while trying on a coat. An unknown suspect took the bag, which contained the woman’s credit card, an ATM card, and her learner’s permit. The woman later found her bag on the floor of the department store, but its contents were missing.

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Posted by eric at November 3, 2011 11:22 AM