As packages stuffed with gifts pour into buildings throughout the neighborhood, it’s wise to watch out for reverse-Santa-Clauses. We got a notice about an alleged theft on West 98th street.
“My super said this man entered our building at 243 W. 98th street on Saturday the 5th, having been let in by another resident, and went up the stairs. When he returned he had two small packages (which coincidentally belonged to me); however on his way out of the building he noticed a much larger package, which he took, leaving my packages behind. Attached is a photo of this person exiting our building holding the large package. This photo is taken from the security cameras we have installed in our vestibule and foyer area. My super has informed the police and was visited by an officer and has provided them with this picture.”
The NYPD confirmed that they’re looking for the individual.
This begs the question did the other resident know this person?
WHY ISN’T ANYONE MENTIONING HIS RACE? HE’S CLEARLY WHITE. I’M SICK AND TIRED OF THESE WHITE THUGS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD.
/sarcasm
Siddhartha’s right. if this man was an African-American, we would be assaulted by a slew of comments decrying “thugs” and liberals.
He’s probably on drugs
Or has a mental illness. Those are the de facto excuses for when white people commit crimes.
I cannot believe that people are still letting strangers into their own buildings. What are they thinking? I get that it’s a little awkward to say to the guy (or girl) behind you “Sorry – I can’t let you in.” But that was one of the first things I learned decades ago.
There have been package thefts here too recently from our lobby on W. 75th St.
This guy came to 949 WEA and stole packages too.
This guy came to 949 WEA and stole packages too, I got it in camera too.
This guy came to 949 WEA went to the second floor and came back sit on the chair and wait until nobody was around and put in a plastic bag one of the packags from the lobby. I got it on camera too.