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Cops: Shoplifter resist arrest, claims to have gun

76th Precinct

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill–Red Hook

Bad jeans

A 31-year-old man tried to steal merchandise from a clothing store on Atlantic Avenue on Sept. 1, police said — and when he was confronted, the perp said he had a gun with him.

When police tried to cuff the suspect at the shop near Clinton Street at 8:21 pm, he resisted arrest and claimed to have a firearm, which he did not, reported officials.

Beg to differ

Police cuffed a 42-year-old man who they say violently mugged a man on Kane Street on Aug. 30.

The victim told police he was near Henry Street at 9:45 pm when the perp started following him, asking for money. When the victim did not comply, the suspect forcefully grabbed the cellphone out of his hand, tackled him to the ground, and took $40 from his wallet, cops reported.

— Jaime Lutz