12 The QUEE NS Courier • SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 FOR Breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com police beat Compiled by The Queens Courier Staff 108th Precinct Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside Man wanted in Woodside laundromat robbery Police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a man wanted for prying open a Woodside laundromat, stealing money and displaying a knife at the owner of the business before fleeing. On Sept. 15 at 7:10 a.m., the suspect – described as a Hispanic man – forced open the front door of Lung Fai Laundromat at 58-07 Woodside Ave., according to authorities. He then went behind the shop counter and took about $20 from the cash drawer. When confronted by the store owner, the suspect displayed a knife and then fled the site, cops said. The suspect was last seen wearing a baseball cap, white sneakers and black jeans. Police have released photos and video surveillance of the suspect. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-577-TIPS. 114th Precinct Astoria, Long Island City, Woodside, and Jackson Heights Four suspects wanted in LIC robbery Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating four suspects wanted in connection with a Long Island City robbery last week. Police say the 30-year-old male victim was approached by the suspects at 6 a.m. on Sept. 6 in front of 36-17 34th St. in the confines of the 114th Precinct. One of the suspects brandished a firearm while demanding property of the man, according to authorities. The thieves succeeded in removing jewelry and an iPhone from the victim before fleeing in their vehicle, a gray Nissan Altima. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-577-TIPS. Man found dead under Hell Gate Bridge in Astoria Park A reportedly well-dressed 26-year-old man was found dead under the Hell Gate Bridge last week, according to authorities. Officers from the 114th Precinct made the grim discovery at 6:42 a.m. on Sept. 11 while responding to a 911 call regarding a person in need of help at Astoria Park below the bridge. Upon arriving, authorities said, the officers found the man – who according to published reports had a black plastic bag over his head – unconscious and unresponsive underneath the Hell Gate Bridge. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the man dead. The identification of the victim is pending proper family notification, police said. The investigation is ongoing. 115th Precinct East Elmhurst, Corona and Jackson Heights Jackson Heights purse-snatching victim dies following assault An alleged purse snatcher who attacked an 80-yearold woman in Jackson Heights last week could face manslaughter charges after the victim died of injuries related to the incident, police reported. Jordan Vecchio, 32, of Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn reportedly assaulted Jackson Heights resident Celica Londono, 80, while grabbing her purse at the corner of 76th Street and 35th Avenue at 4:40 p.m. on Sept. 5. According to authorities, Londono was walking with a 92-year-old female relative when Vecchio allegedly approached her, cut Londono’s purse strap and then shoved her to the ground. He reportedly fled the location on foot with the purse. Eyewitnesses to the incident called 911 and later assisted 115th Precinct officers in tracking down Vecchio following a search and foot pursuit. Londono’s purse, along with the box cutter the suspect allegedly used in the robbery, were recovered by police. Following the episode, police said, Londono complained of abdominal pain and was brought by paramedics to Elmhurst Hospital. Doctors diagnosed her with a ruptured intestine, and the woman underwent emergency surgery, authorities said. Complications later set in, and Londono died at Elmhurst Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Following an autopsy, police noted, the Medical Examiner’s office declared her death a homicide resulting from the ruptured intestine sustained after she fell. Vecchio remains behind bars on charges of seconddegree assault and robbery charges as well as additional counts of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of stolen property, according to court records. Additional charges are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, police said. WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO. “Old World Craftsmanship” - With Over 40 Years of Reliable Service. 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Based on an investigation, police arrested Walker in November 2014 and recovered from his home electronic devices that were found to contain the video and 27 additional images of children – some as young as 8 – engaging in sexual acts with men. Brown said that Walker later admitted to detectives that he held workouts with teenage boys, then later asked them to strip so he could take pictures and videos of them. Prosecutors said he also manipulated some of the boys into engaging in explicit acts through online video chats. “The defendant took advantage of his trusted position as a basketball coach and violated the teen boys he instructed in a disgusting manner to satisfy his own sexual needs,” Brown said in a statement. “The victims will undoubtedly be scarred for the rest of their lives as a result of this man’s manipulative actions.” View More Neighborhood News queenscourier.com Photos courtesy of NYPD Photos courtesy of NYPD EARN EXTRA INCOME TELEPHONE SALESCLASSIFIED AD SALES Experience necessary, but will train. Part-time, flexible hours 5 days a week, 4 hour shifts Qualifications: reliable, punctual, excellent phone and people skills BAYSIDE, QUEENS LOCATION CLOSE TO LIRR SALARY + COMMISSION CALL FOR INTERVIEW 718.224.5863 ext. 228
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