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May 22, 2012
Crime Report: A Big Break on Atlantic Terminal Crime?
The Local [Fort Greene/Clinton Hill]
by Gersh Kuntzman
For a second there, we thought the Feds had finally indicted Bruce Ratner.
It was a big week for the cops of the 88th Precinct, what with an arrest of a longtime Atlantic Terminal Mall shoplifting suspect, and other collars, but the randomness, the violence, of crime continued to mar an otherwise great neighborhood (yes, we’re talking about the bizarre umbrella beating).
...He’s the Target
Cops say they have arrested a serial Atlantic Terminal Mall shoplifter.
According to police, Richard Burgos was arrested on May 19 and quickly connected to shoplifting incidents on May 13, 17 and 18. In his three known trips to the mall, Mr. Burgos, 43, allegedly stole two DVD players, shirts and spider wrap.
Seems Mr. Burgos must've spawned some copycats, however.
Thief Caught
An alleged shoplifter was arrested after he stole a shirt and shorts from the Old Navy in the Atlantic Center Mall on May 15, cops said.
Police said that the man entered the Atlantic Avenue store at around 5:20 p.m. and stole the clothing — but he was spotted by a security guard. After a brief fight, the thief escaped, but cops picked up the suspect the next day.
Posted by eric at May 22, 2012 11:15 AM