Crook drives off in stolen car

76th Precinct

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill–Red Hook

Opportune thief

A crook stole a gray 2018 Hyundai sports utility vehicle — along with nearly $3,000 worth of clothing, cash, and electronics inside — from a Hamilton Avenue parking spot on March 18.

The theft from the spot at W. Ninth Street occurred just after 6:45 pm, according to police, who added that the car was unlocked and running with the keys in the ignition.

Well-dressed crook

A baddie stole an estimated $147 worth of clothing from an Atlantic Avenue store on March 17.

The theft occurred from the store between Clinton and Court streets at around 6:15 pm, police said.

Electric steal

A thief stole an expensive iPad from a Hoyt Street classroom on March 19.

The theft occurred at school between Union and President streets at some point between 10:30 am and 4:45 pm, according to police, who added that the swiper snagged the portable computer from a backpack.

Next time, order online

A robber stole electronics from a woman’s Fourth Place home on March 22.

The theft occurred from the home between Clinton and Henry streets at some point between noon and 2:15 pm, while the woman was at the grocery store, according to the report, which added that she found her door unlocked when she returned home.

— Julianne McShane