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12 THE QUEENS COURIER • APRIL 26, 2018 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM police beat COMPILED BY EMILY DAVENPORT, SUZANNE MONTEVERDI AND ROBERT POZARYCKI 107th Precinct Flushing, Fresh Meadows & Jamaica Bicycle thieves hit Jamaica Estates home Cops are searching for three men who rode off with stolen bicycles in Jamaica Estates. Sometime between April 10 and 19, three unidentified suspects entered a home on Chelsea Street through an unlocked rear entrance, according to law enforcement sources. Th e suspects then removed three bicycles from the location and fl ed in an unknown direction. Th e incident was reported to the 107th Precinct on April 20. Th e investigation is ongoing and there have been no arrests. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 888-57-PISTA (74782). Th e public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website, nypdcrimestoppers.com, or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls and messages are kept confi dential. Information can also be directed to the 107th Precinct Detective Squad at 718- 969-6844. 108th Precinct LIC, Maspeth, Sunnyside, Woodside Reward off ered to help cops fi nd creep Police need your help in fi nding a creepy man who exposed himself to a woman in Long Island City last month. According to authorities, the incident occurred at 8:29 p.m. on March 25 at the WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO. “Old World Craftsmanship”- With Over 40 Years of Reliable Service. Basement Waterproofing Brickwork Exposed "Aggregate Concrete” Pavers • Masonry For More Information Contact: Arthur DiBiase�� Mason Contractor 718-767-0072�� Licensed (# 808097) & Insured. �� corner of Greenpoint and Bradley avenues, in the neighborhood’s Blissville section. Law enforcement sources said the perpetrator exposed his genitals to a 60-yearold woman. Cops later obtained an image of the suspect, who was seen wearing a black hat, a black jacket and dark blue jeans. On April 19, Captain Ralph Forgione, commander of the 108th Precinct, posted to the precinct’s Twitter account a wanted fl ier bearing the suspect’s image. Crime Stoppers is off ering a $2,500 reward to anyone who provides information leading to the creep’s arrest and conviction. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS with any information on the case. 109th Precinct College Point, Flushing & Whitestone Wallet thief on the loose in Flushing Police continue to search for a man who stole four wallets and purses from his victims in Flushing and later used their credit cards to buy MetroCards. According to police, at 11:23 a.m. on March 15, a 51-year-old woman was inside 40-06 Main St. when an unknown man approached her from behind and took her wallet from her purse without her knowledge. Th e suspect then fl ed the scene in an unknown direction and later used the victim’s credit card to make a purchase on an MTA vending machine. One week later on March 22, at 12:51 p.m. a 22-year-old woman was dining at the New World Mall, located at 136- 20 Roosevelt Ave., with her purse hanging on the chair. Th e suspect, who was sitting behind the woman, reached into her purse and took her wallet, which contained $800 in cash and credit cards. Aft er taking the wallet, the suspect took off in an unknown direction. Th e thief then used the victim’s credit card to buy a MetroCard and make several other purchases. Th e pattern continued on April 2 when a 38-year-old woman, who was inside 39-20 Main St. at 6:20 p.m., left her purse unattended. When she returned to her seat, she realized that her purse, which contained $40 in cash, was missing. Th e fourth incident took place at 6 p.m. on April 12. According to police, a 30-year-old woman was inside 41-10 Main St. and she had her bag on a chair next to her. Th e suspect was able to remove her wallet without the victim realizing and used her credit card to several purchases, including purchasing a MetroCard. Th e suspect is described as a black man between the ages of 50 and 60 years old. If you know his whereabouts, call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. 110th Precinct Corona, Elmhurst & Flushing Condom-wearing creep exposed self on train Police are looking for a condom-clad man who fl ashed a woman on the subway in Flushing. At 6:40 p.m. on April 17, police said, a 38-year-old woman was on board a Flushing-bound 7 train heading toward the Mets-Willets Point station. As it approached the stop, the woman saw an unknown man walk into the car with his genitals exposed. Law enforcement sources said the suspect then sat across from the woman, who noticed that he was wearing a condom. Th e creep wound up getting off the train at the Flushing-Main Street station, heading in an unknown direction. Cops described the suspect as a black man between 25 and 35 years old with a medium build and short braids. He was last seen wearing a black jackets and black pants. If you know his whereabouts, call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. 115th Precinct Corona, East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights Bandits in helmets zap man with stun gun Two would-be bandits shocked a man with a stun gun and assaulted him during a robbery attempt in Corona earlier this month. Law enforcement sources said the robbery attempt occurred at 1 a.m. on April 15 inside an apartment building in the vicinity of 108th Street and 38th Avenue. According to authorities, the 40-yearold victim left his apartment when he noticed a package at his doorstep. When he reached down to pick it up, the two suspects — both of whom stand about 6 feet tall and were last seen wearing multicolored motorcycle helmets and dark clothing — emerged from the hallway stairwell and attacked him. Police said the duo shoved and restrained the man, then zapped him in the chest with a stun gun. Th e man’s wife then came out of the residence and screamed, which startled the robbers. Th e crooks then fl ed the scene on foot in an unknown direction. Th e victim suff ered small lacerations to his chest as well as an abrasion and bruising, but refused medical attention at the scene. On April 23, police released video footage of the suspects walking into the apartment building and riding inside an elevator. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-577- TIPS with any information on the case.