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The exterior of 3249 Kingsbridge Ave on Monday evening, December 6, 2021.

The car theft trend in this corner of the Bronx continues with yet another vehicle stolen. Although this time it wasn’t a Honda CR-V. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 12/21/21

The exterior of the multipurpose building at 3050 Corlier Ave on Monday evening, December 6, 2021.

Mailroom heist claims packages

Stealing packages is always a gamble, because if you’re not the person those packages are actually intended for, you almost never know what’s inside. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 12/12/21

Teens getting free criminal pass?

It’s time to take another look at how teenagers are treated in the criminal court system, the Bronx’s top prosecutor says, but not because they’re being treated too harshly. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 12/12/21

Deliver food, steal the washer/dryer

One thing you probably wouldn’t expect a food delivery person to do is leave not just with a tip, but the family’s washer and dryer as well. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 12/6/21

A Honda CR-V parked along Riverdale Ave.

A picky robber

Even when a thief is simply looking to steal parts off a car instead of taking the whole vehicle, Honda CR-Vs seem to be the area’s preferred target. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 11/28/21

Opposition against a proposed single men’s homeless shelter at 6661 Broadway has been quite vocal, including a number of neighbors who gathered recently at a nearby Mosholu Avenue business to share why they hope the city’s homeless services department will put this proposed shelter somewhere else.

Fears of shelter-related crime overwhelms

The stakes are high. Too high, in fact, when it comes to a proposed men’s homeless shelter at 6661 Broadway for those who live and work close to it. more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 11/21/21

The exterior of 3640 Corlear Ave where two robbers forced their way into the home displaying knives and guns.

Some creative uses for shoelaces

Shoelaces usually have one use: tying your shoes. But some thieves found another job for them — tying up a victim as they robbed their apartment. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 11/21/21

Regular crime up, but violence down

Violent crime was down in New York City last month, but criminals stayed busy when it came to robbery and assault. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 11/14/21

The exterior of the Stop & Shop at 5716 Broadway where a perpetrator stole red bull energy drinks.

A run on Red Bull

Many know “Red Bull gives you wings” is just a slogan for the energy drink company. But perhaps there are a select few who take it literally. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 11/14/21

A DEA raid in North Riverdale allegedly landed the feds not only two suspected drug distributors, but also $4 million worth of heroin.

Feds raid North Riverdale apartment, finding heroin and guns

Two men are in custody after a raid by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency last week netted $4 million worth of heroin, along with weapons and ammunition. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 11/9/21

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