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Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Knife-wielding duo forces man to withdraw $1,000 at Downtown Brooklyn ATM in brazen robbery: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Reported robberies in Downtown Brooklyn's 84th Precinct have increased by 193% year-to-date.
A 24-year-old victim was forced to withdraw $1,000 from an ATM at knifepoint by two unidentified suspects. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Man 'who preyed on gay community' in London jailed for robberies

Reda Zahri targeted gay men in London for robberies, engaging in sexual activity to gain trust before stealing their belongings.
Zahri stole over 25,000-worth of possessions from one victim by engaging in conversations and sexual activities before robbing them. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

26-year-old man robbed at gunpoint in Bushwick: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Robbery incidents in Brooklyn are on the rise, with suspects still at large in various cases. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

NYC robberies have risen 5% in the new year: NYPD

Robberies in New York City have increased by 5% compared to the same period last year.
Major crime is down 7% across the city and murders have decreased by 41%. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Robber stabs 24-year-old victim in both arms in Cypress Hills: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

NYPD searching for violent thief who stabbed a man in Cypress Hills
Robberies in the 75th Precinct have increased by 30% compared to last year [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Tube crime: Young Londoners robbed of Canada Goose and North Face winter coats, AirPods and smartphones

Tube passengers in London are being targeted for their expensive winter coats and electronics, including Canada Goose coats and AirPods earphones.
The Underground has experienced a 108% increase in robberies and a 56% increase in overall crime. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London

Met Police attending more robberies as fewer officers deal with mental health call-outs

Attending fewer mental health cases allows The Met to focus on tackling robberies. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Mapped: Worst areas for knife crime in the UK as incidents rise across country

Knife offenses increased by 7% in 2023, with a notable rise in robberies involving knives. Shoplifting hit a 20-year high with 37% increase. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Violent incidents on London Underground 'rise 75 per cent', British Transport Police say

Violent incidents on the London Underground have risen by 75% in the past two years, according to British Transport Police data.
Robberies on the Tube have increased by 182%, from 261 to 736, according to data obtained by Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

London Underground: Tube crime soars by more than 50% fuelled by surge in thefts and robberies

Tube crime has increased by 56% due to a rise in thefts and robberies.
Crime on the Northern and Jubilee lines has more than doubled, making them the worst-affected lines.
Tube workers and politicians are calling for increased policing and investment to tackle the surge in crime. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Police accuse two youths in string of armed robberies in the Los Angeles area

Two youths tied to multiple robberies in Los Angeles County.
Police recovered a firearm and stolen currency from the suspects' vehicle. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Berlin

German investigators work through hundreds of tips on fugitive Red Army Faction suspects

German investigators are pursuing leads on fugitive ex-members of Red Army Faction linked to recent arrest.
Daniela Klette is accused of robberies post disbandment of Red Army Faction, with two other suspects on the run. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Several businesses burglarized overnight on North Side, Chicago police say

Multiple businesses burglarized overnight on the North Side of Chicago.
Robbers smashed glass doors to steal merchandise. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London politics

Rise in sexual offences on the Tube, British Transport Police figures show

The number of sexual offences and violent crimes on the London Tube network has increased in the past year.
Robberies on the Tube network have also seen a steep rise. [ more ]
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