This Monday afternoon at approximately 12:30 PM a Flatbush Shomrim member observed a Hispanic male lurking around in a backyard of a house at the corner of Avenue I & East 27th street. Upon observing, the Male Hispanic cut a screen and broke a window lock with a hammer & screwdriver. The perpetrator then entered the home through the window.

Several Shomrim members responded and surrounded the house. After nearly 15 minutes Shomrim members apprehended the perpetrator in the house, called for NYPD for assistance, who subsequently took the suspect into custody. Shomrim then contacted the grateful owners that are vacationing in Florida.

There has recently been several burglaries in the Flatbush neighborhood, and hopefully this will put an end to some of them.

Shomrim tells YWN “If you ever see someone suspicious walking around please don’t hesitate to call the Flatbush Shomrim 24 hour emergency hotline number at 718-338-9797. It is also through your Eyes and Ears that help us make this a safe community.”

(Eli Gefen – YWN)