A violent perpetrator wanted for crashing into multiple vehicles & pedestrians, all the while in possession of a loaded hand gun was arrested. At approximately 2:25pm Friday afternoon, Shmira received multiple hotline calls from witnesses observing the perpetrator crash into cars and drive on the sidewalk near President St and Troy Ave • Full Story, Photos

An African American male man has been arrested by police after driving his car and crashing into multiple vehicles and pedestrians. This violent perpetrator was armed with a loaded gun. Crown Heights Shmira were the first to respond to the scene and apprehend the man. While chasing him, the gun fell from the man’s pocket • Watch

As Purim approaches, Crown Heights Shmira informs the community of important safety precautions to be mindful of on Purim • Full List

Friday afternoon, a thief was caught on camera walking off with 2 packages from a home’s front door on Crown Street, in Crown Heights. Shmira has notified the public, that this man is wanted for stealing packages in the neighborhood. Anyone with information should call Shmira at 718-221-0303 • Watch

Crown Heights Shmira would like to welcome all the Rebbe’s Shluchos and their guests that are visiting this weekend for the yearly Global Shluchos Convention. Below are a few security and safety tips we would like to share with you • Full Story

On Sunday evening, three black males attempted to steal pieces of jewelry worn by two Jewish women in Crown Heights. When the victims shouted in fright, the thieves instantly fled from the scene. A Shmira member was able to arrive immediately and followed the three to a Utica Ave bus stop where they boarded a bus • Full Story

A Bochur was assaulted by three African-American teenagers Monday night, right outside Oholei Torah Mesivta, on Troy Avenue. The Bochur received minor injuries and was treated by Hatzolah • Full Story

On Sunday afternoon, approximately 4:30 PM, Shmira received numerous calls for a person running around with a knife. The incident occurred near Empire and Brooklyn • Full Story, Photos

On Sunday night, approximately 9:30 PM, a delivery crew from a local Brooklyn supermarket stole a package from a house while doing a delivery. Shortly afterwards, the home owner realized that her package was missing, she immediately called the store management to have them send the delivery van back to her home • Full Story

On Sunday night approximately 9:30 PM, a group of boys were walking home from a Bar Mitzvah, when they were suddenly attacked by 2 young teenagers who began to throw rocks at them • Full Story, Photos

A group of African Americans attacked a bochur in Crown Heights on Friday. Shmira responded to the violent assault and caught the perpetrator. The victim treated by EMS and the perpetrator was arrested by the NYPD • Photos

Leiby‘s stabbing was the second to occur recently in the heart of our community, and could have been anyone, even, G-d forbid, you or your child. Now, the Brikman and Katz families ask the community to join them for a special purpose • Full Story

Shmira, in conjunction with the new Crown Heights Chaverim, provided critical maintenance and upkeep of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s cars today. Please remember to save these important numbers into your phone in the event that you need assistance. Shmira emergencies 718-221-0303, Chaverim volunteer assistance 718-222-1800 • Photos

Shmira wishes to inform the community that a new organization was founded that will respond to non-safety related incidents. The organization was founded by Shmira’s own Yanky Prager and will service the Crown Heights Jewish community • Full Story

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at approximately 7:00 PM a Crown Heights Shmira member was on the way home from work when he noticed a struggle transpiring inside a pawn shop • Full Story, Photos

Wednesday, at approximately 12:30 PM A Crown Heights resident noticed a group of four teens walking up to a porch on Carroll Street between Albany and Troy Avenues and taking three scooters • Full Story, Photos

A vehicle belonging to a Crown Heights Hatzalah member was stolen last night from the vicinity of East New York Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue. The vehicle is a black colored 2013 Dodge Durango ● More Details

On Tuesday, a burglar entered 1469 President Street in Crown Heights and made off with $2000 in cash ● Crown Heights Shmira was able to obtain the surveillance footage from the time of the incident ● In the footage a woman is seen entering the building and ringing all the bells until an unsuspecting tenant buzzed her in. She then walks directly to one of the apartments on the ground floor, disappears inside, and within three minutes is seen leaving the premises ● Video

Breaking News: An elderly Crown Heights man named Moshe Kanofsky, who suffers from light dementia and memory loss, who has been missing since last Thursday, December 18, was found today, after an exhaustive weekend of search and rescue by Crown Heights Shmira ● Full Story

Yesterday (Wednesday) at 2:00pm Shmira members responded to a scene on Kingston Avenue near President Street where a male, who bystanders overheard yelling anti-Semitic slurs, took a hammer out of his car and smashed the window of a parked car ● The perpetrator claimed that the owner of the vehicle had thrown an onion at his car and therefore felt justified in his actions ● Police soon arrived and after questioning the perpetrator, he readily admitted to the crime, and was placed under arrest ● Pictures

Thousands of Shluchim are expected to arrive in Crown Heights for the Kinus HaShluchim weekend, and the Crown Heights Shmira Patrol compiled a list of “Safety Tips” for Shluchim who forgot the security risks Crown Heights poses ● Read More

A man walked in to the Eshel hotel looking for work. The manager immediately recognized the man as a serial thief that had been coming back to the hotel over the past few weeks ● Shmira was alerted and the thief was detained ● Full Story, Pictures

Tonight, Friday Night, the Non-Jews celebrate Halloween, a day associated with giving candies to children, and in New York, a day in which young unruly teenagers throw eggs at random Jews who walk the streets * Crown Heights Shmira has released a list of Halloween Safety Tips * Read More

In what seems to become a trend, black boys have begun throwing rocks at cars and houses ● This video shows a group of three black boys walking back from school on New York Avenue, when one of them bends down, picks up a rock and throws it at a passing car. The car sustained damage to the windshield and a police report was filled ● Video

A young man was buying some items from the convenience store on the corner of Albany and East New York Avenues when a young black male approached him and demanded his cell phone. The young man refused to give him his phone and that’s when the thug punched him in the face, grabbed the phone and fled the store. The victim acted quickly and called the Shmira emergency hotline using a friends’ phone ● Full Story, Pictures