BORO PARK, BROOKLYN — A suspect accused of shoplifting from a local pharmacy is under arrest after Shmira volunteers spotted the theft and followed him until officers from the NYPD 66th Precinct arrived on Friday, September 4th.
Shmira volunteers in the area observed the suspect allegedly stealing merchandise from a neighborhood pharmacy. As the suspect left the store, volunteers kept him in sight and called for additional Shmira units to help follow him safely.
Shmira units continued tracking the suspect until officers from the 66th Precinct arrived and placed him under arrest. The quick teamwork between Boro Park Shmira and the NYPD helps protect local businesses throughout the neighborhood.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Call the Shmira 24/7 Emergency Line at 212-871-4444. Volunteers are available around the clock, and every call matters.