An announcement on the subway tells us not to display electronics and jewelry, but an account from neighbor Steph reminds us to be careful with those things wherever you are:
Last Thursday (August 4th), I was walking on Cortelyou Road toward the F train at about 8:50 am (talking on my iphone) and a man came up from behind me just before E 5th Street, grabbed my neck, and took my phone from my hand. I didn't get a look at his face, but he was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt when he took off running toward Ocean Parkway. I called the police, but they weren't able to find the guy. I just wanted to let Kensington residents know what happened to me so they can be aware when talking on their cell phones. I was really shocked that it happened during morning rush hour on a relatively busy street.
Someone had a similar story for the Ditmas Park Blog, so just be aware that this seems to be happening more and more, and try to keep your things, and yourself, safe.
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