A young Jewish woman who was walking on Crown Street in Crown Heights on Sunday evening was mugged at knifepoint.
The woman was walking on Crown Street near Albany Avenue at approximately 6:45 pm when a black male jumped her from behind and put a knife to her chest while demanding she stay quiet and give him her belongings.
The victim immediately gave him her wallet, dropped her bag and began to run.
A while later, she called Shmira volunteers, and a search for the perpetrator was initiated, but he was not found in the nearby area.
Shmira members then began searching for surveillance footage from nearby houses, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
The woman, who was not injured in the incident, filed a police report.
Her bag was recovered nearby.
The perpetrator is described to be a black male in his late teens/early 20s and wearing a grey jacket.
An earlier mugging of a Jewish woman in her 60’s was also reported on Sunday. The first attack took place on Montgomery Street near Troy Avenue at approximately 1:30 pm.
As the holidays are approaching, Shmira reminds everyone to be alert at all times, and don’t hesitate to call Shmira at 718-221-0303 and 911.
Knowledge of self defense is not necessarily to be used at all times, when robbery and weapons are involved for example, but it definitely not a skill that should be brushed off, when can be used to save yourself or others. There’s situations of attempts of physical assaults that as dangerous as it is, self defense could come to use.
Jews shouldnt walk in fear and shadow and rely on everyone else to do the right thing. That is what’s dangerous and weak and when weakness is projected, these crooks are more likely to attack
I’m ‘anonymous’ because i don’t want to make enemies, Chas veShal-m.
Dear #4
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Ask any self-defense expert and they’ll tell you it’s very unwise to attempt to use self defense when the criminal has a knife or gun. Our govt. is supposed to protect us, but they don’t/won’t.
To # 9……. The only thing that is “dangerous and almost useless” is your incredible ignorance! (and only “almost useless” in the sense that it is only valuable in it’s use as an example to show people how dangerous ignorance such as yours really is!! ). When will the frum community finally “get it” and start taking REAL RESPONSIBILITY for their own personal safety and security?!?! Then, and only then will any chance for change in the safety of the community be possible. The road to this change starts with voting out the liberal gun control advocates currently running the… Read more »
These criminals don’t care about getting caught, jail is a revolving door to them, so ladies please be careful
Please do not discourage this important information; Kol vchomer, I want to take this class. I am 60 and really scared.
Is there a class out there for US baby boomers???
And while were at it; where can we get maice??
BS”D to # 9: for What makes you the expert to say # 4 advise is dangerous and most useless, sounds like you have a personal grudge against # 4, not all times can a person run, do you take the achrious to discourage self defense that might save someone-shame on you
not right! I wish words could describe the disgust for these murderous criminals!!!!!!!!
No matter who becomes president, it seems all criminals in Crown Heights are above the law. They somehow get ‘forgotten’ and fall through the cracks. This is a great place for them to live. The police make an effort where they WANT to make an effort instead of where they are obligated and paid to make the effort. Changes need to be made all the way down from the top.
Please don’t push your business at this time. It is insensitive and dangerous and almost useless. BH the young lady is unhurt. As most experts tell you: give them your stuff and run if you can. Then call Shomrim/Shmira.
l wear a fanny pack under my coat with all my basic, make sure your mezuzahs are checked and place on the right spot, 2/3 from the bottom
They need to get presents for the holidays. Seems like there is always a December increase in thefts and muggings r”l.
B”H the girl is OK. The criminal was probably arrested 100 times prior. Our criminal justice system needs business $. Perhaps PE Mr. D. Trump will improve this wretched situation continued by both Democrats & Republicans? ‘The 7 Noahide Laws’ N O W ! CIVILIZATION NOW! Remember folks, both America & Israel are ‘Allies in Failure.’ Neither properly protects its citizens, which is THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY GOVERNMENT. ‘PROSPERITY IS N O T THE MOST IMPORTANT THING! (You tell me ‘Healthcare’ is. Can a corpse walk to a clinic? Prove it!) If you want an ‘Easy Ride’ join government… Read more »
where are the Shomrim watches during the night? I used to see them roaming around,
now the holiday season- you bet they want your $
Be Careful Friends and Family!!
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Aren’t they supposed to be installed?
Always remember to keep an eye out for these animals, they take advantage in this Weather.
Thank u shmira!!
So scary, wish shmira luck in catching him!