Man Fights Off Gun-Wielding Thief

The following arrest information was supplied by the 76th Precinct. It does not indicate a conviction.

Man Fights Back, Prevents Robbery

A 32-year-old male fought off two men that attempted to rob him, even though one of the thieves had a black firearm pointed at him, cops said. The attempted robbery took place on Kane Street by Tompkins Place on June 13 at approximately 10 p.m.

One thief said, "Give us what you got," and instead, the victim grabbed the firearm, sending one thug running. The creep with the gun eventually broke free and also ran. The man tried to chase the thieves, but lost them at Court and Butler streets. Nothing was taken.

Non-Profit Building Robbed

The offices of the non-profit organization Turning Point at 713 Henry St., which provides services to the economically disadvantaged, was broken into sometime between 7 p.m. on June 14 and 9 a.m. on June 15, cops said. The front latch was broken and 100 single-ride MetroCards, each worth $2.50, were stolen.

Vintage BMX Bike Stolen

A 1983 Vintage Mongoose BMX bike worth $2,500 was stolen right before its owners eyes from in front of the Gowanus Yacht Club on June 16 around 9 a.m., cops said. The bike was locked to a street pole with a cable and a lock. The victim, a 35-year-old male, said the thief took the lock, too. 

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