by Robert Pozarycki The bandit who swiped cash from a Middle Village bank last Tuesday morning, Dec. 30, allegedly hit two other local branches in a robbery pattern dating back to last November, police reported. She’s Groped While Waiting At Forest Hills Train Station Perverse Perp Remains At Large The victim, a 38-year-old female, was walking along the Manhattan-bound F train platform at the Queens Boulevard and 75th Avenue station at approximately 7:40 a.m. It was then that the suspect— described as a Hispanic male, standing 5’9”-tall with a stocky build—reportedly grabbed her from behind and forcibly touched her buttocks and private parts before pushing her to the ground, law enforcement officials determined. Members of the 112th Precinct responded to the crime; the woman was not injured. The suspect was last seen wearing a dark colored jacket and backpack and a green or possibly camouflaged colored hat, while running east along Queens Boulevard before turning south on 76th Avenue, authorities said. Anyone with information on this forcible touching is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text any tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. The public can also submit their tips by logging on to the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com. All calls will be kept confidential. Authorities said the perpetrator took $7,400 in cash from the Astoria Bank at 75-25 Metropolitan Ave. at about 11:35 a.m. last Tuesday. Reportedly, the crook— described as a black male between 30 and 35 years of age standing 5’10”-tall with a medium build—wore a green hooded sweatshirt and a black knit hat when he walked into the branch. Police said the bandit passed a note to a teller demanding cash. Upon receiving currency, he reportedly fled the scene in an unknown direction. Based on the ensuing investigation, law enforcement sources stated the note-carrying crook conducted two similar robberies last year, including a Nov. 24 heist at the Capital One bank at 74-11 Metropolitan Ave., located down the block from the Astoria Bank. In that caper, authorities said, the robber got away with $750 in cash. Then on Dec. 9, police noted, the bandit visited the Capital One Bank at 70-01 Forest Ave. in Ridgewood, passed a note to a teller and received more than $2,600 in cash. Officers from the 104th Precinct responded to all three incidents; there were no reported injuries. -SEE HEIST ON PG. 24- TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015 • 6 Stole $7K In Most Recent Heist by Anthony Giudice A woman was groped from behind while waiting at a subway station platform in Forest Hills last Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, according to police. Masses at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Corona were cancelled indefinitely on Sunday, Jan. 4, after being damaged in an early morning two-alarm fire, it was reported. Fire Department sources said the blaze broke out at about 5:45 a.m. inside the house of worship located at the corner of 104th Street and 37th Avenue. According to published reports, FDNY marshals believe faulty wiring inside the church organ triggered the blaze. More than 20 Fire Department units rushed to the scene along with the 115th Precinct and EMS units. There were no reported injuries. Firefighters used four hose lines and two tower ladders to bring the inferno under control, it was noted. (photo: Allen Epstein) Bank Crook Made Return To Midville Big Blaze At Corona Church The suspect behind last week’s heist at an Astoria Bank in Middle Village. The suspect in a recent sexual assault in Forest Hills is pictured running from the scene. SACRED HEART SCHOOL 84-05 78th Avenue, Glendale, NY 718-456-6636 Open House Class of 2014 – 21 Scholarships! Class of 2013 - 23 Scholarships! Class of 2012 – 18 Scholarships! January 12, 2015 at 9:30 A.M. Scholarship/Grant Opportunities Come see what we have to offer. There are no second chances in education. We’ll help you build a strong foundation for your child! www.SacredHeartSchoolGlendale.com for more info Questions? Email us at SHSecretary@aol.com Early Childhood through Grade 8 Special Early Childhood Tuition Rates (Full & Half Day Nursery & Pre K Programs) Consistently Superior State Test Scores Two-Thirds of our Students attain Honor Roll Our Graduates are Accepted to Prestigious Catholic & Public Schools Tuition Assistance / Scholarships After School Program - Early Morning Drop Off Program, Summer Program, Science Regents Courses, Art Program, Computer/Technology, Science Lab, Music, Title I Services, Resource Room, Public Speaking, Automated Library, Physical Education, Indoor Playground, Full Time Nurse, Mommy & Me Program, Chess Club, Dance Club, Aquinas, Book Club, Band, Twirlers, Cheerleaders, CYO Sports, Robotics Club, Scouts, and many other Activities A SOLID SCHOOL PROVIDING A SOLID EDUCATION AND SOLID VALUES
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