88th Precinct
Fort Greene–Clinton Hill
Study brawl
A gang of four brutally pummeled a Pratt student at Fort Greene Park on March 2 — and two of the perps were fellow classmates.
The 19-year-old victim told cops that he was near DeKalb Avenue at 2 pm when the marauders, including his ex-girlfriend’s new man, surrounded him.
The gaggle allegedly punched and kicked him for about 20 minutes, causing bruises and swelling and possibly a broken nose.
Worse wares
A deranged shopper allegedly choked a Target employee until he passed out on March 6 after arguing about an item.
The 20-year-old victim told cops he was at the store in Atlantic Terminal Mall at 2:30 pm when the surly customer asked about an item, but didn’t like the worker’s response.
That’s when the lunatic lunged at him and put his hands around his throat, the victim claims.
Police arrested a 29-year-old suspect that day.
Bad boss
The head of an Atlantic Avenue supply company allegedly whacked an employee with a stick on March 5 after the two argued about pay.
The 42-year-old victim told police that he was at the depot near Grand Avenue at 10:55 am when the employer began cursing at his charge and then bruised him with a stick.
Phone haul
A cold-hearted teenager punched a woman for her iPhone in Fort Greene Park on March 8.
The 21-year-old victim told cops that he was near Fort Greene Place at 7:35 pm when the goon punched her from behind. She dropped her mobile, but when she tried to get it back, he stepped on it and pushed her away.
The suspect fled toward Myrtle Avenue.
Class action
An unruly teen spit on and punched a teacher’s face at a Clermont Avenue school on March 8.
The 31-year-old victim told cops she was PS 753 near Atlantic Avenue at 11:45 am when the irate pupil attacked.
Clubbed
A maniacal stranger punched a woman in the face near DeKalb Avenue on March 8 after she refused to fork over her iPhone
The 19-year-old victim told cops that she was at Applebee’s on Flatbush Avenue Extension at 12:15 am when a fight broke out and she escaped with some pals.
As the woman stood across the street, the stranger attacked — causing a cut to her elbow and face.
Call collect
Two muggers punched a woman on Greene Avenue for her cellphone on March 8.
The 26-year-old victim told cops she was near Washington Avenue at 9:18 pm when the devious duo attacked. One of the crooks put her in a chokehold on the ground and the other punched her in the eye.
The suspects snatched her cellphone and fled.
Jetta lag
A thief hit the jackpot when he broke into a Volkswagen parked on Waverly Avenue on March 9.
The 28-year-old victim told police that she parked near Greene Avenue at 3:30 pm. When she returned two hours later, her driver’s-side window was busted and her Coach purse, $350 camera, credit cards, Kindle, and gold necklace were gone.
Bodega bust
Cops arrested two men who they say attacked the owner of a Myrtle Avenue deli on March 10.
The 62-year-old victim told police he was tending his bodega near Clermont Avenue at 1:10 am when dual goons began causing trouble.
When he told them to vamoose, one of the jerks whacked him with a beer bottle and another smashed the storefront window.
Police arrested 19- and 21-year-old suspects.
Snatch pad
Some thieves broke into a Chevy parked on Adelphi Street on March 9 — getting away with two fancy tablets.
The 30-year-old victim from Pennsylvania parked near Myrtle Avenue at 11 am. When he returned 45 minutes later, his tech toys were gone.
Double take
A tag team of robbers snatched a woman’s cellphone on Willoughby Street on March 10.
The 18-year-old victim told cops she was near Fleet Street at 5:45 pm when one of the jerks knocked the mobile out of her hand, and the other grabbed it from the sidewalk.
Engine shock
An evildoer nabbed a Yamaha scooter from Lefferts Place after the owner left it chained for two weeks.
The 25-year-old victim told cops he parked near Classon Avenue on Feb. 28. When he returned on March 9, his $1,700 set of wheels was gone.
Car alarm
Some goon stole a Ford sedan from St. James Place on March 5.
The 63-year-old victim told cops that he parked near Clifton Place at 11:30 pm. When he returned two days later, his $3,000 Econoline was gone.
Wheel bad
A thief boosted a Lexus SUV from Fort Greene Place on March 4.
The 26-year-old victim from Queens said she parked near DeKalb Avenue at 1 pm. When she returned seven hours later, her ride was gone.
— Kate Briquelet
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