Crime & Safety
Burglar Swipes iPads From Bed-Stuy Elementary School, Police Say
The thief broke into P.S. 93 and stole 25 iPads, 20 Metrocards and cash before running away, authorities said.
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, BROOKLYN — A burglar went back to school and swiped 25 iPads from a Bed-Stuy elementary, authorities said.
The theft took place early Jan. 26 but NYPD aren't taking a recess on the case. They released a photo and video on Tuesday in a fresh bid to track down the man they believe forced his way into P.S. 93 through a second-floor window.
The thief, once inside the New York Avenue school, grabbed 25 iPads, 20 MetroCards and $400 in cash before leaving, authorities said. Police believe he ran south down Atlantic Avenue.
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The man carried a pink and white bag in the video.
People with information are asked to call NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
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