Collecting the Wrong Debt

Written by admin on June 17, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

An Upper West Side man contacted police on June 8 after receiving a notice from a collection agency for an unpaid T-Mobile phone bill. The 34-year-old man, who lives on West 96th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues, said he had never applied for a T-Mobile cell phone or service. The collection agency then deducted
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Robbers Nabbed While Fleeing

Written by admin on June 11, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

Two young muggers were caught after attempting to rob a pedestrian in front of 10 W. 65th St. and Central Park West. Police said that on May 19 at 2 a.m., Rudy Gomez, 20, and Jose Ramirez, 18, approached a 30-year-old Brooklyn resident and threatened him. One grabbed the victim, demanding his wallet. An off-duty
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Gym Thief Caught

Written by admin on June 11, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

A man believed to have repeatedly stolen property from Reebok’s Sports Club lockers was arrested on May 19 and charged with grand larceny. Police said that members of a field team inside the sports club spotted Robert Caposio, 48, trying to enter without proper ID at 4:30 p.m. that day. Caposio matched the description of
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Laptop Swiped

Written by admin on June 11, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

Like a pie cooling on a window sill, someone stole a laptop placed near an unlocked window on May 18 around 1:30 p.m. The $1,433 Mac book was stolen from 319 W. 84th St. and West End Avenue, police said. Witnesses around the building told cops that an unknown man was loitering around the neighborhood
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Burglary Through Back Door

Written by admin on June 5, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

Two men attempted to burglarize Café Fiorello on May 14 at 3 a.m. Police said that the would-be burglars followed a deliveryman through the rear entrance of the restaurant, at 1900 Broadway and West 63rd Street. The men tried to pry open the storage-room door, damaging the sheetrock. After the unsuccessful attempt, the duo fled
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Bar Terrace Assault

Written by admin on June 5, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

A man was arrested for assault on May 15 at 10:15 p.m. after he allegedly struck a woman on the street with a Corona beer bottle. Police said that 25-year-old Alexander Ponze was on the terrace of the boat basin, near the West Side Highway and West 79th Street. The victim, a 27-year-old woman, was
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Three Nabbed After Attempted Robbery

Written by admin on June 5, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

Three men were arrested after a man accused them of trying to rob him, Police said. The victim told police that the three men tried to steal his knapsack, which contained money, after striking him with a metal object. The victim defended himself and fled down the street as the muggers chased him. After losing
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Attempted Bank Heist

Written by admin on May 27, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

A man attempted to rob a Wachovia bank on May 13 at 12:45 p.m. Police said a teller told them that a man walked into the branch at 2040 Broadway and West 70th Street and said he would kill her if she did not give him $4,000. There was no note or weapon, cops said.
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Former Manager Robs Store

Written by admin on May 27, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

A former manager of a Duane Reade at 380 Amsterdam Ave. between West 78th and 79th streets is accused of stealing $1,000. Police said the manager quit on April 29. On May 4 and 9, he returned and acted as an employee, gaining access to the manager’s office. On May 9, the store was short
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Man Found Dead

Written by admin on May 27, 2009. Posted in Crime Watch West Side Spirit, News & Features West Side Spirit

On May 21 around 9 a.m., police responded to 107 W. 109th St. between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues to investigate a call about an unconscious man. Police found a 35-year-old man lying on his living room floor with a neck wound. The man was pronounced DOA at the scene
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