Hoboken police car trashed after suspect drives to Jersey City

Early Saturday morning, a large melee was reported in the Hoboken Housing Projects on the western edge of town.

Both Hoboken Police and NJ Transit police were on scene trying to keep the situation under control – when it was found out that Hoboken radio car #104 had been stolen and rapidly left the city towards Jersey City. The driver with the stolen cop car crashed right outside of Hoboken, with potential head injuries (busted windshield).

The driver who stole the squad car is still apparently at-large. One of the witnesses of this incident revealed that this actor allegedly said “he’d be back to hurt someone” in the future.

Hoboken Police were on high alert last night, beefing up presence – but the neighborhood was otherwise calm. “You could hear a pin drop,” said one eyewitness.

Maybe Hoboken is a bit short-handed in the cop department?

(Thanks to residents Dan & Pat who contributed to this story.)

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Uptown Hoboken Chase Bank hold up

At about 6pm tonight, the Chase Bank uptown at 200 14th Street was apparently robbed by a black female.

Police say she gave a note to the teller saying she had a weapon in her bag. She apparently got away with $1000 in cash. She’s described as a black female wearing a black hat and dark sweatpants. No direction of flight given from the scene. Police and detectives are now searching the area.

Boy, Chase banks are targets these days!

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Arrests made by FBI at Nick’s Candy in Hoboken, NJ

Wondering why Nick’s Candy (111 14th St.) has been closed this week?

Sources told Hoboken411 today that there was an apparent raid by the FBI.

What allegedly took place were package deliveries involving some kind of drugs. Word is that the Feds were tracking this operation for upwards of a year before the arrests were made. It’s not certain if the owners or employees were fully aware of what they were involved with, or just unsuspecting middle men part of a bigger operation. Other witnesses said County Police were also involved.

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Hoboken Tip Cup Thief busted!

4/23/2012 Update #2:

The owner of Rita’s Ice wanted to share this good news – the girl was actually busted last week! Read on for the juice:

“Just saw your updated post on the tip cup stealer. I wanted to let you know that we caught her on Friday.

Believe it or not, she came back to the store and we immediately recognized her. She said she was “waiting for a friend” and sat for a minute on our bench. I went to the back and called the cops. About 3-4 minutes later the cops arrive and the girl had left and walked south towards Walgreens. She was moving slowly; so I just stood outside watching her so I could point her out to the cops once they came. We went into the Walgreens where I pointed her out in one of the aisles and the cops brought her in.

To the person who commented on the amount of money that was stolen and how it was pointless to pursue her, I think the point should be made that this girl hit up us, Cluck U, Cold Stone, Koa Koa, and now Dames apparently. The cops also told me that she was wanted for similar offenses in Roxbury, NJ, where she’s apparently from.

It’s unfortunate that someone would have the mentality that just b/c she stole a small amount of money it’s not important enough to go after her, but hey, everyone’s entitled to his/her opinion. I, for one, and glad I don’t have to deal with her again, because after hearing of her hitting up a number of other businesses, I knew it would be a persistent problem – one I would rather deal without.

Anyway, that’s that. I figured I’d email you so the Dames coffee employee would feel better that she’s been caught.”

Hoboken Tip Cup Thief Strikes Again (at Dames Coffee)

4/23/2012 update:

Hoboken411 reader Amanda adds to the “Hoboken Tip Cup Thief” File…

“I was working at Dames Coffee in Hoboken when the same exact girl from the Rita’s story came in and stole my tip jar. It was really upsetting as I work really hard and rely on my tips every day. I want her to be caught so she doesn’t do this to anybody else ever again! I have attached the video of her stealing the tip jar.”

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Hoboken ladies beware: Sexual assault uptown

Another reason why walking alone late at night isn’t always a good idea.

This past weekend, a woman who resides uptown on Hudson Street was sexually assaulted (inappropriate touching) by an unknown assailant as she entered her apartment. Apparently, this man followed her home from the Hoboken PATH station at around 2am, and rushed towards her in the vestibule of her building.

The incident took place very quickly, and police said the victim was unable to get a good enough look her attacker before he fled.

Best bet when going home late at night (especially when alcohol is involved) is to travel in groups, or take a taxi home!

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Red beach cruiser bike nicked in Hoboken, NJ

Hoboken411 reader Katie sent an email in about her bike that was stolen from her apartment in the neighborhood of 1st & Jackson Streets this morning.

“It’s a red beach cruiser, so I hope that it would be easy to spot in this urban area. I’m pretty bummed about it and would just like to figure out the best way to get it back. It kind of looks like this, but fire engine red. Also, for some reason, the rubber on the handles is kind of messed up and makes your hands sticky.”

I suggested she also fill out a police report so that they can be on the look out as well.

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