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The stretch of road near 3240 Riverdale Ave.

It’s the case of the disappearing car trick

One would think if they left their car parked on the street, it would still be there when they returned. As long as they locked the doors, anyway. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 8/15/21

Thief finds power tool treasure trove

Construction sites are usually an eyesore and an annoyance to the neighbors living around them. But for burglars, they can be a goldmine for premium construction tools. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 7/25/21

The exterior of King Wok Kitchen on Monday July 12, 2021.

Getting an early-morning snack

There’s no bad time for Chinese food, even early in the morning. And one hungry burglar decided this was the perfect time to drop into New King’s Wok Kitchen. The problem? The business was closed, and they weren’t after food anyway. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 7/18/21

Skyview camera stolen once again

Half of the purpose of a security camera is to deter crime. The other half? Actually catching the criminal in the act. more

ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 7/11/21

A Bronx-bound motorcyclist on the Broadway Bridge on Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021.

Watch out for the cop car

If you’re going to jet around on a motorcycle, it’s probably best to take it slow around a police car. And definitely avoid falling right next to it. more

By ETHAN STARK MILLER | 7/4/21

Life around Marble Hill Playground on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Vandal is caught in the playground

Playgrounds are usually a place for fun and games. But sometimes they can be home to more serious affairs: like an arrest. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 6/27/21

A FedEx out for delivery in Kingsbridge.

Fake FedEx call leads to attack

It’s always good to double-check who’s at the door before you open it. Especially if the party on other side claims to be FedEx. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 6/20/21

The exterior of 5517 Broadway where a commuter in a Mercedes-Benz was fired at five times.

Shots fired at Mercedes-Benz

Gunfire erupted in front of the 5500 block of Broadway on May 22. Police say someone fired off approximately five rounds toward a Mercedes-Benz around 5:30 p.m., injuring the leg of a … more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 6/13/21

The exterior of the TJ Maxx at 171 West 230th Street.

TJ Maxx is robbed again

The TJ Maxx at 171 West 230th Street seems to be a favorite stop not just for clothes shopping, but clothes stealing, too. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 6/6/21

The intersection of Putnam Ave and West 238th St where a perpetrator struck a man in the face then hit him with a red 2014 Toyota Sienna.

With friends like these, who needs …

Most arguments can be settled with some concessions and apologies between friends. But now and then they do boil over into a violent encounter. The latter is exactly what happened on the … more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 5/30/21

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