70th Precinct
Flatbush—Midwood
Violent mugger
Police arrested an 18-year-old who they say mugged a woman on Ocean Avenue on Aug. 27.
The victim told investigators that the suspect grabbed her from behind near Avenue M at 6:45 pm and tried to take her cellphone by twisting her arm.
The perp — who faces charges of robbery, assault, petit larceny, menacing, harassment, and criminal possession of stolen property — fled with the woman’s cellular device, according to documents from the District Attorney’s office.
Brawling out
A 20-year-old was arrested for allegedly pushing a man through a glass door inside an E. 21st apartment on Aug. 27.
A witness, who lives in the apartment where the altercation happened, saw the accused start a fight with two others inside the abode between Ditmas and Newkirk avenues at 7:45 pm. The perp proceeded to shove one of the men into the glass door, causing it to shatter, investigators say.
The suspect faces charges of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, according to documents from the District Attorney’s office.
Brutal beating
Police apprehended a 20-year-old accused of attacking a man inside a Flatbush Avenue liquor store on Aug. 23.
The victim told investigators that the suspect, who he knows, approached him inside the store near Avenue D at 7:05 pm and started an argument.
The suspect demanded the victim’s cellphone, and then hit the victim in the face with an object, causing the victim a broken nose and bruises to his hands.
The perp — who faces charges of robbery, assault, menacing, harassment, and criminal possession of a weapon — snatched the cellular device and ran off, according to documents from the District Attorney’s office.
— Natalie Musumeci
