12 The Courier SUN • JUNE 18, 2015 FOR Breaking news visit www.couriersun.com 101st Precinct Rockaway Peninsula Far Rockaway grocery store robbed at gunpoint Police are looking for a suspect in the armed robbery of a Far Rockaway grocery store. At 2 a.m. on June 12, the suspect approached an employee at RR Food Store at 552 Beach 25th St., then displayed a firearm and demanded cash, according to authorities. He was able to flee the location with about $300 in cash. There were no injuries sustained during the robbery. The suspect is described as a male wearing a black sweatshirt with red trim on the shoulders and sides. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). Compiled by Robert Pozarycki and Alina Suriel 102nd Precinct Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven and Ozone Park Alleged robber fatally shot by of-duty corrections oficer in Ozone Park An off-duty New York State corrections officer shot and killed a man who allegedly tried to rob him and four other individuals on an Ozone Park street, according to police. The incident took place at about 10:30 p.m. on June 13 in front of an auto body shop on Rockaway Boulevard near 95th Avenue. Detectives determined that the suspect, whose identity was not immediately released, walked up to the group of five men, displayed a handgun and demanded the keys to their motorcycles. According to published reports, a struggle ensued, during which the off-duty corrections officer shot the suspect in the head. Officers from the 102nd Precinct and EMS units responded to the scene. Paramedics rushed the suspect to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. As of press time, the investigation was ongoing. 106th Precinct South central Queens Ozone Park burglars check out with supermarket loot The NYPD is looking for two suspects wanted in connection with a recent burglary at an Ozone Park supermarket. Authorities said the burglary occurred at 8:45 p.m. on June 2 inside the New Century supermarket located at 88-16 Liberty Ave. Reportedly, one of the suspects entered the store and took $8,000 in cash as well as numerous lottery scratch-off tickets. Police said the other perpetrator remained outside the location acting as a lookout. Once the first suspect exited the market, both individuals fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). View More Neighborhood News queenscourier.com police beat Wet Basement? Call artie Basement Water Proofing Specialist Serving Queens for 35 Years For more information contact Artie DiBiase Mason Contractor 718.767.0072 Licensed #08097 and Insured $$Top Cash Paid$$ HIGH END ANTIQUES HIGH CASH PAID Oil Paintings, Mid-Century Accessories 1950s/60s, Porcelain, Costume Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Gold, Furniture, Objects of Art, etc. 1 Pc. or entire estates Damaged Quality Pieces also wanted Premium prices paid for Tiffany, Meissen Porcelain, Bronzes, Marble, etc. CALL JOSEPH OR RUTH 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128 Family Business for over 40 years AntiqueAssets.com Buying and Selling over 40 Years / Member New England Appraisers Association Photo courtesy of NYPD Photo courtesy of NYPD Jamaica man convicted of shooting cop A Jamaica man could face a lifetime behind bars after being found guilty of shooting a police officer nearly three years ago, prosecutors announced. Jurors on June 11 convicted John F. Thomas, 27, of 109th Avenue, of first-degree attempted murder of a police officer, aggravated assault on a police officer, assault on a police officer, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree assault. Justice Gregory Lasak, who presided over the trial, ordered Thomas to return to court on July 29 for sentencing. The defendant faces up to 40 years to life in prison, according to District Attorney Richard A. Brown. According to authorities, Thomas shot Sgt. Craig Bier in the vicinity of 107th Avenue and Union Hall Street in Jamaica at 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 8, 2012. Bier, who was patrolling as part of an anti-gang unit, had approached Thomas seconds earlier. After Bier displayed his shield and identified himself as an officer, Thomas began to run, and the officer pursued him. Upon being blocked by a fence, authorities said, Thomas pulled out a firearm and shot the officer once in each leg. Bier was treated for his injuries at Jamaica Hospital and released two days later. Thomas turned himself in nearly a month later. “This was a senseless, violent act and once again illustrates how dangerous police work is,” Brown said in a statement. “The defendant has shown he has no regard for authority and is a menace to society. He will be locked behind bars for a very long time.” Photo courtesy of NYPD John F. Thomas
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