Good Morning, Brooklyn: Friday, May 27, 2022
ANOTHER THEFT RING TAKEN DOWN: A massive retail theft operation in New York City that stole and resold millions of dollars in goods has been taken out of commission, announced New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Following a three-year investigation, law enforcement seized more than $3.8 million worth of stolen retail items from the enterprise’s alleged boss, Roni Rubinov; more than 550 stolen gift and cash cards; and more than $300,000 in cash.
In all, 41 people were charged for their roles in this crime ring that stole luxury clothing and goods and thousands of items from drug stores that were then resold on eBay.
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NYPD ASKS HELP IN IDENTIFYING PERPETRATOR: The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted below in connection to a robbery that occurred Tuesday on the platform for the southbound R train at the Pacific St. and 4th Ave. subway station, within the confines of the 84 Precinct. The unidentified assailant, coming from behind, punched his victim, a male in his 30s, in the face and stole his mobile phone, valued at $499. The unidentified individual is described as a male with dark skin complexion, approximately 20-years of age, 6’0″ tall, 195 lbs.; thin build and last seen wearing a black jacket, white shirt, brown pants and white face mask under his chin.