Crime & Safety

Hooker Steals BK Cop's Car As He Hits ATM To Pay Her: Report

Officer Ali Sheppard was suspended Wednesday after​ a prostitute reportedly made off with his car and service weapon, officials said.

BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN -- A Brooklyn hooker sped off in an off-duty cop's car as he withdrew cash from an ATM to pay for her services, according to police officials and reports.

Officer Ali Sheppard was suspended Wednesday after the New York Daily News reported a prostitute made off with his private car and service weapon in Brownsville, said Police Commissioner James O'Neill.

"He’ll be facing some disciplinary action," O'Neill told reporters. "We’re working on the investigation."

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Sheppard, 38, stands accused of picking up the 20-year-old sex worker at the corner of Sackman Street and Liberty Avenue late Tuesday evening, sources told the Daily News.

When the 13-year NYPD veteran stopped at an ATM to grab some cash, the prostitute allegedly sped away in the car where Sheppard kept his Smith & Wesson pistol, the Daily News Reported.

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The woman was arrested hours later and police were able to seize the car and the gun, according to the Daily News.

The police officer's father, Eugene Sheppard, told Daily News reporters his son is a "good kid" who served in the U.S. military and has twice served overseas.

“You gotta be f---ing kidding me," said Sheppard. "This is a surprise.”


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