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Somewhere in this parking lot, a woman was mugged by 3 women.

Walgreen’s makes the crime news again.

A week ago, a lady was successful in preventing an attempted carjacking. Yesterday, however, one woman fell victim to three women/muggers at the same location. Reports said that the 22-year-old was getting into her car when the muggers assaulted her, then took her belongings and valuables. Suspects are still on the loose.

Are there any surveillance cameras installed in this area? When will the Jersey City Police assign more cops to this corner?

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For illustration purpose only.

Same star, new antagonist.

Last month, our leading man Jersey City fire inspector Matt Barrett rejected a $500 bribe from the owner of the burnt building on St. Paul’s Avenue. Mr. Barrett called the cops and had the owner arrested.

Yesterday, Mr. Barrett was again offered a bribe despite the presence of a cop. 39-years old Kevin Bassit - owner of Fairmont Terrace - was arrested on the spot for trying to bribe Mr. Barrett hoping the latter would erase the violations found on the former’s building.

Here’s the kicker: Kevin had read the story of the failed bribery last month and was aware of the consequences.

Which makes me wonder: Why did he even try? Does Mr. Barrett look “bribe-able” (if there’s such a term) to him?

Streetview of Walgreens at Communipaw and JFK Blvd.

I frequent Walgreen’s at the corner of Communipaw Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard — and since it is open 24/7, I even go there very late at night. I guess I have to be extremely vigilant the next time I buy something from there.

Last Sunday, Eliza Guevarra, a 21-years old nursing student of Hudson County Community College, successfully avoided an attempted carjacking because of her “grace under pressure.”

Reports said she pulled into the Walgreens parking lot and as soon as she opened her door the man put the gun to her head, saying “Get in the car or I will pop you…” . The man wanted the car so he can drive to Newark.

Luckily, she was able to maintain her poise and was able to convince him that she will drive him to Newark if he put his gun down. The man complied and walked around the passenger side. And as soon as he got in the car, Eliza jumped out and ran into the store to seek help.

…She said the man panicked at that point, picked up the gun and fled on foot toward Harrison Avenue. Guevarra said there were three people very close to her car during the incident, but none came to her aid or called police…

Read more about Eliza in this story

Data extracted from JCPD website.

For the past month, Assault, Burglary, and Larceny - Theft increased, while the rest of the offense slightly dropped. Altogether, Jersey City crimes went up from 777 (April 2008) to 780 (May 2008). Based on how you feel, do you think the report accurately reflects the crime situation here in Jersey City?

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A man was brought to Jersey City Medical Center after he was hit by either a baseball bat or wooden stick in the head. He was robbed $150 and a cellphone. This happened when he was walking on Pacific Avenue at 4AM. I am guessing he was attacked from the back as he didn’t know what hit him.

Doctors treating the victim at the Jersey City Medical Center initially feared the injuries could be life threatening, but John McKeegan, spokesman for the hospital, said last night the victim was treated and released.

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