COMET: Communities of Maspeth & Elmhurst Together

Gunpoint robbery in the confines of the 108th Precinct

5/25/2017

FYI from the 108th Precinct

On Wednesday, May 24 at approximately 2:47 am this morning three perpetrators did commit a gunpoint robbery to a male victim on 56 numbers and 58 street in the confines of the 108 precinct. The perpetrators did remove 2 Gold Necklaces and $1,000 dollars from the victim. The perpetrators then fled in a vehicle towards Brooklyn. The Perpetrators were later apprehended on a car stop by Housing PSA 3 on Meeker Avenue and Kingsland Avenue in the confines of the 94th precinct. 2 Firearms were recovered. Currently the incident is still under investigation. As we receive more information we will keep you advised.

Luis Diaz

Police Officer: Luis Diaz
108 Pct: Community Affairs
Phone: 718-784-5420
Fax: 718-784-5426
Luis.Diaz@nypd.org

Maspeth Memorial Day Parade this Sunday

5/22/2017

Hi All,

Once again we're inviting everyone who would like to march in this year's Memorial Day Parade to join COMET's marchers.

We are assigned to Division 5 which meets at the Grand Avenue side of PS 58.

It would be great if you can take an hour to march and honor our troops. If not, perhaps you'll cheer the marchers on!

See the attached flier for more information.

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Weekly construction bulletin - Calamus Ave

5/22/2017

Community Alert! Maspeth burglaries

5/15/2017

Hi All,

I was advised by Det. Thomas Bell, 104th Precinct Community Affairs, that we've had three burglaries in northern Maspeth since our last meeting:

5/3 - 52#s on 69th Street approximately 8:40 pm - entry made through front door, electronics taken.
5/4 - 52 #s on 69th Street, side door, approximately 8:40 pm (same as above), nothing taken.
5/11 - 73 #s on 53rd Avenue, no time reported, rear door, cash, jewelry and a hard drive stolen.

Night burglaries are always a concern. It appears that perpetrator waits until dark. Please make sure your doors/windows are locked and leave a light on when you go out at night.

Look out your window and if you see anyone suspicious lurking in the area call 911 and tell the Operator that the person is acting suspicious and you're concerned because there have been burglaries in the area.

Burglars move around so everyone needs to look out!!

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Letter from Crowley re: Calamus Avenue

5/13/2017

See the attached letter that was sent to the Department of Environmental Protection by Council Member Crowley concerning the water quality on 72nd Street and the surrounding area.

We'll let you know if we hear about any updates.

Roe

Walking tour postponed & lawsuit update

5/13/2017

Hi All,

See the attached updated flier regarding tomorrow's walking tour. The tour was postponed due to rain.

Lawsuit update

http://www.cbmaspeth.com/updates/new-ram-realty-is-withholding-documents

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Watch out for pervert!

5/12/2017

Hi All,

Two disturbing incidents occurred today involving two young teenage girls.

At approximately 7:20 am at 50th Avenue/48th Street a white Hispanic male exposed himself to a 13-year old female. The victim states the male was in his 20's riding a bike. The 108th Precinct Squad is investigating.
At approximately 8:20 am at Fairview/Stanhope Street a white Hispanic male exposed himself to a 14-year old female. She describes the male as white Hispanic, short hair, approximately 5'8" tall riding a mountain bike, no color indicated. The 104th Precinct Squad is investigating.

Keep in mind these victims are young and the age of the perpetrator(s) may not be correct. The same male could be involved in both incidents or it could be two different perpetrators.

We're asking everyone to be on the alert, especially those of you who live on routes to schools. This individual is mobile and can move from one place to the other. Call 911 if you observe anything suspicious.

What concerns us is the fact that maybe other young girls encountered this man and didn't report it. Please encourage your children/grandchildren to tell an adult family member and have them call 911 to make a report. Stress to your children they should walk in pairs and/or in well-traveled areas whenever possible. This pervert needs to be apprehended!!

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Another pepper spray incident

5/12/2017

Someone posted on Facebook that this morning that at about 11:30 am two men pepper sprayed a senior and tried to steal her handbag on 66th Street off Maurice Avenue. This was confirmed by Captain Mastronardi, 104th Precinct. He is working on a "Wanted" poster and will blast it out.

In the meantime, please pass the word to your neighbors, especially those of you on the Maspeth/Woodside border and tell them not to carry unnecessary valuables in their purse. If you look at our previous post, the other incident occurred near this one.

Roe

Be on the lookout!!

5/9/2017

Hi All,

Someone passed along a Facebook post about a robbery that occurred this morning at approximately 10:30 am on 51st Road between 66th Street and 65th Place. It was confirmed by Det. Bell, 104th Community Affairs.

Apparently the female was leaving her home when two male Hispanics tried to grab her purse. When she refused to relinquish it they dragged her and sprayed her with pepper spray. When her nephew came out to help her he was pepper sprayed too. They ran off without the purse.

Det. Bell could not provide any further information insofar as descriptions, etc.

Please be alert at all times!

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com

Mount Olivet walking tour 5/13