The First Precinct Community Council

Welcome to the new Executive Officer Captain Nicole Pappamichael

Residents Thank Cops for Clearing Out Zuccotti Park

From DNAinfo.com: Relieved Lower Manhattan residents thanked cops Thursday night for clearing Occupy Wall Street protesters out Zuccotti Park — blaming the movement for creating a spike in crime in Lower Manhattan over the past month.

“Thanks to the Police Department for doing such a marvelous job,” said Marcia Wunsch, who lives on Liberty Street overlooking Zuccotti Park, at Thursday’s meeting of the 1st Precinct Community Council. “We appreciate what you’ve done.”

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SoHo Police Seek Teenage Burglary Suspects Carrying Clipboards

From DNAinfo.com: Three teenagers toting clipboards recently entered a SoHo apartment building in broad daylight, walked through an open door and fled with a stolen laptop, police said.

The teens, whose ages are estimated between 14 and 17, entered 132 Thompson St. around 2:30 p.m. on Weds., Dec. 28, police said.

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Discovery Channel Blog re Gold Street 3X Robbery

From Discover.com’s Stupid Criminal Blog: Most banks these days claim they give customers personal attention.

Most people these days enjoy banking at a branch that knows them.

But when your career choice is bank robber, that’s not really what you’re looking for in a financial institution.

That’s what Chris Burnett didn’t figure on when he took a total of $26,000 from the same Manhattan bank by robbing it three days in a row. Successful bank robbing is a two-tiered process: Choosing the target, and executing the robbery.

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PSA Video: Cell Phone / Electronic Device Safety

Defeat a Thief: Safe Subway Riding Tips

• Thieves snatch electronic devices just as the subway’s door open or close, when you’re distracted.
• Don’t let an open door be an invitation to a thief
• Don’t block the door, know your surroundings
• Stay ALERT, especially when listening to music
• Don’t stay by train doors
• Stay with others during off-peak hours
• Use designated waiting areas
• Ride in the conductors car
• Keep electronic devices hidden
• Be Alert for staged distractions
• Carry handbag / wallet up front

…and REMEMBER IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING