Thief posing as deliveryman swipes macbook from brooklyn school

BROOKLYN, NY – A brazen daytime theft unfolded inside an educational facility on Joralemon Street when an unidentified individual posing as a delivery person made off with a $1,500 Apple MacBook Pro.

The incident happened around 12:55 p.m. on September 29, when the suspect entered the building under the guise of delivering a package.

Once inside, the individual allegedly stole a package containing the laptop and fled on foot, disappearing in an unknown direction.

Key Points

A fake deliveryman stole a $1,500 MacBook Pro from a Brooklyn school.
The theft occurred around 12:55 p.m. on September 29 at 170 Joralemon Street.
The suspect fled on foot; no injuries were reported.

Suspect description released
The suspect is described as having a thin build and a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored hat, a multicolored vest, a black long-sleeved shirt, black pants, and multicolored sneakers.

Police investigating the theft
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from the facility and nearby buildings in hopes of identifying the suspect. Authorities urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline.

Community alert
The incident has prompted local schools and offices in the area to remind staff to verify the identity of delivery personnel before allowing access to secured areas.

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