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Police are looking for an alleged identity thief who they say used a stolen credit card, posed as a FedEx delivery worker and even used a fake name -- all to try and steal two smartphones on Staten Island.  But the suspect's scheme failed, and even worse, detectives say, he was caught on the house doorbell camera.  Police said the thief used a stolen credit card to buy more than $2,000 worth of electronics: two Galaxy Plus phones, plus phone cases, charges and screen protectors. But he made one big mistake: he had the phones shipped to the victim's home on Staten Island.  The suspect then rang the victim's doorbell and claimed he was the FedEx delivery guy there to pick up a package that was sent there by accident. But the victim didn't buy the story. Sickened NY Man Says Apple Watch Saved His Life The suspect then tried to claim the whole thing was a misunderstanding and that it was actually his package, and it had just been sent to the victim because they have … [Read more...] about Identity Thief Accidentally Ships Smartphones to Victim’s Home, Then Tries to Pick Them Up Himself: NYPD

A triple shooting in New York City has left one dead, a teenager fighting for his life and other injured, police say. A 26-year-old man was shot to death near Prospect Avenue and East 164 Street in Morrisania around 10 Tuesday night, according to the NYPD. A 17-year-old boy was shot in the head and is in critical condition at an area hospital. Woman Sliced in Face Right in Front of Apollo Theater: NYPD A 29-year-old man was also taken to an area hospital after cops claim he was shot in the right leg. He is in serious condition, but is expected to be OK. The circumstances leading up to the shooting wasn’t immediately clear. Video from the scene shows police tape roping off the neighborhood while investigators comb for evidence. Pizzeria Manager Knocks Out Customer in Bloody Attack: Cops The name of the man who died hasn’t been released. No arrests have been made in the shooting and police continue to investigate and gather clues. Meanwhile, earlier in the day … [Read more...] about 2 Dead, 2 Hurt, Including Teen, in Separate Bronx Shootings: NYPD

Six Duane Reade stores on the Upper West Side are a hotspot for crime, according to police, who are joining neighbors in asking the drugstore company to step up and be a better neighbor. NYPD Captain Timothy Malin, commanding officer of the 20th Precinct, says crime stats show Duane Reade is a big target for criminals, and it's eating up the department's time and resources.  "They steal cosmetics, lipsticks, shampoo, gum," said Malin. "It runs the gamut."  "This is a very safe area of the city but there is still crime," he said.  Here Are 12 of NYC's Most Iconic and Unique Sandwiches / Katierenda via Instagram So far in 2018, there have been 180 reported larcenies at Duane Reade stores on the Upper West Side. That's up 35 percent from last year, and those thefts account for 42 percent of all reported larceny cases in the 20th Precinct. The store at 72nd and Broadway is targeted more than any others in the precinct, according to police. "What we'd like to see … [Read more...] about Duane Reade Stores Become Hotspot for Crime on Upper West Side: NYPD