Report: Robberies up 222 Percent, Felony Assaults Jump 100 Percent in New York City’s Central Park
The number of robberies and assaults in New York City’s Central Park is reportedly on the rise, sowing fear among residents and tourists.
Robberies
Second TV News Crew Robbed in Same Month in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago
A Chicago TV news crew was robbed at gunpoint while reporting on an armed robbery in West Town.
Illegal Migrant Arrested After Stabbing and Robbery Rampage in Italy
A North African migrant was arrested by Milan’s central railway station this week after committing five robberies and stabbing six people, seriously injuring two of them.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams: Business Should Require Customers to Unmask Upon Entering to Help Fight Crime
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has called on the city’s businesses to require unmasking upon entry. The move comes as authorities have noted mask-wearing in public places has made it easier for criminals to obscure their identities.
Nolte: Dem-Run Los Angeles Warns Citizens to Stop Wearing Expensive Jewelry
“Los Angeles police are warning people that wearing expensive jewelry in public could make them a target for thieves,” reports the far-left Associated Press.
NYPD: Thieves Steal Nearly $50K Worth of Hand Bags from SoHo Store
Five thieves stole $48,300 worth of handbags from a high-end boutique in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan on Thursday, according to police.
Belgian Mayor Asks for Army Help to Tackle Flooding Looters
The mayor of the Belgian municipality of Esneux has called on the country’s armed forces for help after a wave of looting following the large-scale flooding that has rocked the country.
Half of Swedish Students Put Limits on Daily Lives Due to Fear of Crime
According to a survey by the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (Brå), around half of students avoid certain people, activities and areas due to a fear of being the victims of crime.
Swedish Stats Agency to Investigate Link Between Migration and Rising Youth Robberies
The National Council for Crime Prevention (Brå) will investigate the possible connection between migration and a recent trend of youth robberies across Sweden.
Migrant Arrested for Home Invasion of Former French President
An Algerian migrant has been arrested by police in Paris after breaking into a house owned by Julie Gayet, the partner of former French President Francois Hollande. Police were alerted to a break-in at the home of the couple at
Statistics Show Paris Violent Crime and Robberies Surging
Crime statistics in the French capital show a continued surge in violent crime, with some areas of the city seeing as much as a 70 per cent rise in violent incidents.
Fact Check: Cory Booker Vows End to ‘Mass Violence’ After Overseeing Spike in Crime as Newark Mayor
During CNN’s Democrat Debate on Tuesday night, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) vowed to end the “scourge of mass violence,” though he previously oversaw a rise in crime as mayor of Newark, New Jersey.
Locals Claim Swedish City Centre Deteriorating Due to Violence and Drugs
Locals in the Swedish city of Gothenburg claim the centre of the city had greatly deteriorated as violence, robberies, and drugs have become more common.
Flash Mob Robbery Foiled by Hero BART Passenger Who Fought Back
An attempted flash mob robbery at BART’s Coliseum Station in Oakland was foiled by a passenger who intervened to recover a woman’s phone.
WATCH: Apple Stores in Bay Area Targeted by Gangs of Thieves
Several Apple stores have been targeted by a gang of hoodie-clad thieves who have been caught on camera looting and running with tens of thousands of dollars worth of electronics merchandise.
Thieves Target New York City Elderly in String of Robberies
Thieves have been targeting elderly people across New York City in a string of unrelated robberies.
L.A.: ‘High Capacity’ Magazine Ban, 20% Jump in Violent Crime
The year 2015 was marked by a statewide pursuit of more gun control in California, while cities like Los Angeles played their part by enacting local controls, such as a ban on the possession of “high capacity” magazines.
Bay Area News Crews Keep Getting Robbed
A rash of robberies has hit San Francisco and Oakland television news crews and still photographers in recent years, endangering the crews and shearing them of their equipment.
