Snipes Jacket Swiper Charged After Block-Long Chase In Harlem: NYPD

HARLEM, NY - An individual at the Harlem Snipes store led police to a Brooklyn man who allegedly swiped two jackets from the establishment Friday evening, authorities said.

Bryan Polanco-Jimenez, 35, was charged with robbery, criminal possession of a stolen substance and related offenses as a result of the theft about 6:30 p.m., police said.

The good Samaritan followed Polanco-Jimenez across the street in front of a White Castle at 206 West 125 St. after the theft, where Polanco-Jimenez proceeded to strike the man several times in the face, police said.

Cops caught up to the do-gooder during the pursuit, police said. A crack pipe was found on Polanco-Jimenez during his arrest.

The good Samaritan refused medical attention on scene.