attempted mugging prospect and underhill and thank you

that's terrible, spec. sorry that happened to you.

Glad you're ok. I implore you to file a report if you didnt, or if the police blew you off.


What the hell is wrong with these kids? I would have never thought of mugging someone when I was young. No one I know would have either, and my friends did some pretty nefarious shit when we were younger.

I've walked extra blocks on several occasions to avoid a group of kids, which is sad, but you have to.

well hate to be devils advocate .. but prospect heights ISNT brooklyn heights im sure most of you know that. its not shocking or surprised. its sad. and sucks to clump ppl together in groups if you see some kids and it looks like trouble it most likely is. but some ppl have to be MORE AWARE. i saw it last night parking my car at 2:16am 2 totally different people just walking down a block heads down texting away on their cell phones

I would be tempted to put up anonymous signs in the neighborhood warning people (and warning the teens that they're being watched).

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Everyone has great advice, and I agree. I don't mean (and I'm sure neither does anyone else) to suggest that you as the victim were not being smart or deserved what happened in any way. But just for the future, these suggestions may be helpful for everyone, especially if you're new to the area.

I say this w 15 years and no incidents for me or any of my friends -- but we're all very streetsmart.

We've all noticed that people moving into the neighborhood from more yuppie areas, or suburbs, have been more highly proportionately victims of mugging (this refers to people of all races from these areas, not just White people). It's too bad, because with basic streetsmart tips, you can protect yourself in at least a better way.

I echo everyone else's advice. And this advice is for everyone, not just the first poster.

ALWAYS look like you know where you are going. Look ahead with your head; and with your eyes, look WAY ahead, and to each side constantly. Don't ever fumble in your purse or bag while walking, or do anything to divert your attention from looking like you know where you're going. Don't be afraid to walk in the street on a dark block. Don't divert your attention by texting while walking. I would also say, don't take up a ton of soundspace by having loud conversations with your friends in person or on the phone about things like organic turkey sausages. I say that partly in jest, but if someone's seen you before, they're likely to think if you can afford organic turkey sausages, and take up soundspace, you have money and are not paying attention. This is also going to sound obnoxious, but I'd also suggest not wearing anything like jester's caps with bells, or a big Guatemalan poncho-- these things, like talking about organic turkey sausages, also signal that you may have money on your person, and are probably a newish resident not accustomed to being streetsmart.

And yes, do carry a fake wallet. And keep your real one in a very hidden pocket somewhere.

Again, its great that the woman on the bike helped out- there are thankfully lots of people like that in the neighborhood as well.

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Subject: So Sorry

I am glad you are well and sorry this happened.

its always young kids.....my friend got jumped a few months back, in plain daylight on a sunday afternoon for his ipod, he was over at bergen and grand. he said it was a bunch of 15 year olds.

one time i had two 13-15 years old approach me in bed stuy and said "we have a gun" not much else, not like, give me your money we have a gun, or anything like that, i just looked them square in the eyes and laughed and kept walking. i dont think they knew how to respond to that.

crazy thing.. today i was talkin to super in my bldg (195) and he was tellin me he got robbed and attacked on sterling..and its wild to me because he is a older blk dude who has been here for quite a while. i was shocked to hear that this happened to dude. but a warning that IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYBODY

Acknowledging that you hear what someone is saying about you and refuse to be intimidated has worked for me in the past. Just a simple, "Do you think I'm deaf?" worked for me once when a woman in a bodega was bragging about how good a pickpocket she was. She said something about someone "in here just waitin' to get they shit took." I don't know why she thought I wouldn't understand her, but she was shocked when I turned and confronted her.
I've never carried a fake wallet, which is an awesome idea. I just don't have the time to drum up fake stuff, although I guess a couple of those discount card from Duane Reade or Pathmark could work. I usually keep a few bucks in my pants pocket and my wallet tucked away somewhere. I've never had to do it, but a friend of mine taught me the trick and it's worked for him. He threw a twenty on the sidewalk when he was approached. His mugger looked down, as pretty much anyone would when money is being tossed on the ground, and he took off.
Glad spec* is okay. There's another almost identical posting like this on the CH board. Gads.

Or you could just run away without throwing the money down.

ahahah i dunno how to take that.. its a kinda weird statement !

na, what shocked me the most is dude is like 5 foot 4 and old as hell, like over 50 for sure. so when he told me 3 kids did this to him i was buggin. i wanted to get on some charles bronson shit and go outside !

filmlover44, you must be bugging out, get real!!