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Wallet snatching- ? on Vanderbilt and Prospect 10/23/07 — Brooklynian

Wallet snatching- ? on Vanderbilt and Prospect 10/23/07

minet
minet
edited November -1 in Prospect Heights
Hi,
A lady was yelling for help last night on the corner- lots of people were helping and running down the street after the kid or small adult who I think stole her wallet- not sure.
(my husband ran out of the house to help)
I was hoping if any one knew if the lady was ok?

Thanks,

Comments

  • whyfi
    whyfi
    My wife was there - yeah, it was a purse snatching or some such. My wife said that it happened fast - the guy ran by and away before anyone knew what had happened.
  • brookfetish
    brookfetish
    Around what time did this happen?
  • king without a crown
    king without a crown
    The perpetrator was arrested promptly by the 77 precinct. With that, please be aware of your surroundings, with the neighborhood changing so dramatically there are many opportunists looking for a quick snatch and run.
  • minet
    minet
    Thank you so much. I am really glad to know that the lady is ok. And that the police got the guy.
    It happened around 7:30 pm- lots of people out.
  • restless native
    restless native
    King without a crown wrote: The perpetrator was arrested promptly by the 77 precinct. With that, please be aware of your surroundings, with the neighborhood changing so dramatically there are many opportunists looking for a quick snatch and run.
    It is happening and it is going to keep happening and increasing. The point is simply, "People don't have money." Better get used to this new brand of crime, it is here to stay, unless:

    (1) All of the poor people in Brooklyn move away (not gonna happen, poor people can't afford to move)

    (2) All of the poor people in Brooklyn are thrown in jail (If the yups make a big enough fuss, I suppose this is a possibility)

    Or, (3) The poor people somehow cease being poor (Never gonna happen)

    So, like I said, all you yups who claim to be in this for the long haul, batten down the hatches and prepare for war cuz this is the new reality of your urban fantasy. :cry:
  • emily
    emily
    I suppose it would be fruitless to point out that your post assumes poor people must commit crimes?
  • armchair_warrior
    armchair_warrior
    Emily wrote: I suppose it would be fruitless to point out that your post assumes poor people must commit crimes?

    oh no you didn't! /snaps finger
  • cool the kid
    cool the kid
    Restless Native wrote: [quote=King without a crown]The perpetrator was arrested promptly by the 77 precinct. With that, please be aware of your surroundings, with the neighborhood changing so dramatically there are many opportunists looking for a quick snatch and run.
    It is happening and it is going to keep happening and increasing. The point is simply, "People don't have money." Better get used to this new brand of crime, it is here to stay, unless:

    (1) All of the poor people in Brooklyn move away (not gonna happen, poor people can't afford to move)

    (2) All of the poor people in Brooklyn are thrown in jail (If the yups make a big enough fuss, I suppose this is a possibility)

    Or, (3) The poor people somehow cease being poor (Never gonna happen)

    So, like I said, all you yups who claim to be in this for the long haul, batten down the hatches and prepare for war cuz this is the new reality of your urban fantasy. :cry:

    Naturally, u thrive off the conflict rather than some kind of coexistence

    "its all the yuppies fault"

    Ur such a whiny little baby. All the problems u have in ur life are not due to a graphic designer from Conneticut moving 5 blocks away from u. Get over urself

    Whether a poor person gets pushed out of their apt. illegally or Jake Gyllenhall gets mugged on the shuttle doesn't change the fact that a crime is a crime, and what's wrong is wrong. The fact that u almost relish crimes against 'yuppies' is sickening and saddening, and hopefully isn't a reflection of how people from the neighborhood feel.

    MOD NOTE: Although RN definitely put some troll bait out there, let's try to keep this thread from spiraling into name-calling oblivion, ok?
    -C
  • restless native
    restless native
    Cool The Kid wrote:
    Ur such a whiny little baby. All the problems u have in ur life are not due to a graphic designer from Conneticut moving 5 blocks away from u. Get over urself

    Whether a poor person gets pushed out of their apt. illegally or Jake Gyllenhall gets mugged on the shuttle doesn't change the fact that a crime is a crime, and what's wrong is wrong. The fact that u almost relish crimes against 'yuppies' is sickening and saddening, and hopefully isn't a reflection of how people from the neighborhood feel.
    First off, "U" wish U had the kind of problems I do. But let me not gloat here. :roll:

    As for the topic:
    Number of times my father's car was stolen growing up (in Park Slope): 3, one of which I witnessed
    Number of times my family's apartment was burglarized (in Park Slope): 4
    Number of times intruders were chased out of my house: 3
    Number of times my family's property was vandalized or stolen: Countless
    Number of violent crimes I witnessed as a kid: A whole lot

    So don't come to my neighborhood talking to me about how I 'should' or 'shouldn't' feel about crime. I paid my dues. I know to respect danger when it's present. "U" have obviously got your head too far in the clouds to know reality, even when it bashes you over the head.

    I grew up learning to respect potential danger (and potentially dangerous neighborhoods). "U" didn't. That's the difference between you and me.
  • daver
    daver
    Restless Native wrote: (1) All of the poor people in Brooklyn move away (not gonna happen, poor people can't afford to move)

    (2) All of the poor people in Brooklyn are thrown in jail (If the yups make a big enough fuss, I suppose this is a possibility)

    Or, (3) The poor people somehow cease being poor (Never gonna happen)
    (1) Happens over time, check out some historically low rent areas of Manhattan for reference.

    Two and three are related in my mind. Why do people steal? Because they don't have money. So throwing them in jail doesn't _really_ solve the problem. What solves the problem is giving them jobs. Which is solution #3. And I disagree with "never gonna happen". Training for employment should be where the effort is concentrated, in my opinion.
  • alafairnadia
    alafairnadia
    Restless Native wrote: I paid my dues.
    so now it's everybody else's turn? if I got a bullet through my window in harlem and witnessed a shooting outside of the same apartment, have I, too, paid my dues? is it my turn to be allowed to hope that folks don't need to turn to crime and do my darndest to combat it (well, actually, the cops were involved in the two harlem incidents - does that mean I didn't pay my dues?)?

    I agree with CtK - you seem to relish the petty (and not so petty) crimes being committed in the neighborhood, especially if they're committed against people you perceive as privileged. I wonder what your feelings are on crimes where the perpetrator and the victim are of the same race and class. is that also gleeful in your world? or is that real crime?
  • muk
    muk
    You are hardcore. H-to-the-R-to-the-D-to-the-CORE!

    Two can throw down, tho, son. Straight outta suburbia PUNK!

    Number of times I had to ask my mom for an LL Bean backpack before she caved in: 3
    Number of times I ran for my life seeing a praying mantis in my driveway: 1
    Number of items purchased at Polo OUTLET due to middle class penury: many

    Bring it, Plisken!
    Restless Native wrote: [quote=Cool The Kid]
    Ur such a whiny little baby. All the problems u have in ur life are not due to a graphic designer from Conneticut moving 5 blocks away from u. Get over urself

    Whether a poor person gets pushed out of their apt. illegally or Jake Gyllenhall gets mugged on the shuttle doesn't change the fact that a crime is a crime, and what's wrong is wrong. The fact that u almost relish crimes against 'yuppies' is sickening and saddening, and hopefully isn't a reflection of how people from the neighborhood feel.
    First off, "U" wish U had the kind of problems I do. But let me not gloat here. :roll:

    As for the topic:
    Number of times my father's car was stolen growing up (in Park Slope): 3, one of which I witnessed
    Number of times my family's apartment was burglarized (in Park Slope): 4
    Number of times intruders were chased out of my house: 3
    Number of times my family's property was vandalized or stolen: Countless
    Number of violent crimes I witnessed as a kid: A whole lot

    So don't come to my neighborhood talking to me about how I 'should' or 'shouldn't' feel about crime. I paid my dues. I know to respect danger when it's present. "U" have obviously got your head too far in the clouds to know reality, even when it bashes you over the head.

    I grew up learning to respect potential danger (and potentially dangerous neighborhoods). "U" didn't. That's the difference between you and me.
  • armchair_warrior
    armchair_warrior
    this whole thing reminds me of some crazy client told me.

    he lamented that the neighborhood changed and its no longer authentic. I ask him what he means. He is like. there isn't enough minorities in the area and people should be mug and beaten so they'll know what life is.

    this is a nerdy white guy. he doesn't realised he is one of those gentrifiers and pretty racisit in my book.
  • hamilton
    hamilton
    [quote="armchair_warrior"]this whole thing reminds me of some crazy client told me.

    he lamented that the neighborhood changed and its no longer authentic. I ask him what he means. He is like. there isn't enough minorities in the area and people should be mug and beaten so they'll know what life is.

    ********************************************************Sounds like he spent to much time at an S&M parlor
  • restless native
    restless native
    Muk wrote: You are hardcore. H-to-the-R-to-the-D-to-the-CORE!

    Two can throw down, tho, son. Straight outta suburbia PUNK!

    Number of times I had to ask my mom for an LL Bean backpack before she caved in: 3
    Number of times I ran for my life seeing a praying mantis in my driveway: 1
    Number of items purchased at Polo OUTLET due to middle class penury: many

    Bring it, Plisken!
    Let's do this, chief. :evil:

    The place: Heights Coffee. Uniform is tussled hair, black t-shirts, Levi's, and black All-Stars. You bring your MacBook, I'll bring mine. We'll have a face off and see who can type more restaurant reviews on Yelp, and make all the no-makeup albino-looking yup chicks sigh at our laid back oh-so hip (sub)urban stilo.

    Anytime you're ready, Ethan. :lol:
  • stacey
    stacey
    Restless Native - what is your definition of a yuppie?
  • jeffrey
    jeffrey
    Please don't say tapered jeans.

    Leave the alterna folk some refuge.
  • cool the kid
    cool the kid
    stacey wrote: Restless Native - what is your definition of a yuppie?
    White people

    When it's black on black crime I'm sure Restless is the first to rally... but when white people are the victims it's a triumph against the gentrifiers. Give me a break

    All crime is bad, stop trying to blame the victims because 'they cross the street when they see you coming'
  • daver
    daver
    I disagree, and actually had a black yuppie move into my building this month. He is very nice. Well, for being yuppie scum, I mean.
  • hamilton
    hamilton
    stacey wrote: Restless Native - what is your definition of a yuppie?
    ********************************************************

    Someone who pays $6.oo for a .75 cents cup of coffee.
  • leet
    leet
    Muk wrote: You are hardcore. H-to-the-R-to-the-D-to-the-CORE!

    Two can throw down, tho, son. Straight outta suburbia PUNK!

    Number of times I had to ask my mom for an LL Bean backpack before she caved in: 3
    Number of times I ran for my life seeing a praying mantis in my driveway: 1
    Number of items purchased at Polo OUTLET due to middle class penury: many

    Bring it, Plisken!

    [quote=Restless Native][quote=Cool The Kid]
    Ur such a whiny little baby. All the problems u have in ur life are not due to a graphic designer from Conneticut moving 5 blocks away from u. Get over urself

    Whether a poor person gets pushed out of their apt. illegally or Jake Gyllenhall gets mugged on the shuttle doesn't change the fact that a crime is a crime, and what's wrong is wrong. The fact that u almost relish crimes against 'yuppies' is sickening and saddening, and hopefully isn't a reflection of how people from the neighborhood feel.
    First off, "U" wish U had the kind of problems I do. But let me not gloat here. :roll:

    As for the topic:
    Number of times my father's car was stolen growing up (in Park Slope): 3, one of which I witnessed
    Number of times my family's apartment was burglarized (in Park Slope): 4
    Number of times intruders were chased out of my house: 3
    Number of times my family's property was vandalized or stolen: Countless
    Number of violent crimes I witnessed as a kid: A whole lot

    So don't come to my neighborhood talking to me about how I 'should' or 'shouldn't' feel about crime. I paid my dues. I know to respect danger when it's present. "U" have obviously got your head too far in the clouds to know reality, even when it bashes you over the head.

    I grew up learning to respect potential danger (and potentially dangerous neighborhoods). "U" didn't. That's the difference between you and me.

    I'd give this one a star if we still had stars.
  • armchair_warrior
    armchair_warrior
    i would pay to see a show down i rl hehe.
  • cool the kid
    cool the kid
    Restless Native wrote:
    First off, "U" wish U had the kind of problems I do. But let me not gloat here. :roll:

    As for the topic:
    Number of times my father's car was stolen growing up (in Park Slope): 3, one of which I witnessed
    Number of times my family's apartment was burglarized (in Park Slope): 4
    Number of times intruders were chased out of my house: 3
    Number of times my family's property was vandalized or stolen: Countless
    Number of violent crimes I witnessed as a kid: A whole lot

    So don't come to my neighborhood talking to me about how I 'should' or 'shouldn't' feel about crime. I paid my dues. I know to respect danger when it's present. "U" have obviously got your head too far in the clouds to know reality, even when it bashes you over the head.

    I grew up learning to respect potential danger (and potentially dangerous neighborhoods). "U" didn't. That's the difference between you and me.
    First of all, you don't know me from a hole in the wall, or whether or not I know about surviving in tough neighborhoods. I grew up in Jamaica Queens, which is no paradise itself. But that's neither here nor there.

    Second of all, what makes this "your" neighborhood? Is it because you've been here for x amount of years? What importance does that bear in this discussion?

    Third of all, like I said, crime is crime, and there's no justification for it. You're clearly upset with the influx of people coming to the neighborhood, and to an extent those feelings are justifiable. However, relishing in crimes against these people isn't. You seem to live by the old adage of misery loving company...

    Like I've said before... get over yourself.
  • carnivore
    carnivore
    Time out.
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