Robbery suspect’s colorful underwear helped police arrest him, authorities say

A robbery suspect involved in a 2022 tobacco shop heist in Queens, New York, was apprehended more than a year later due to distinctive multicolored briefs visible during the crime. The suspects, wearing masks, robbed the store at gunpoint, fleeing in a Mazda. Surveillance videos revealed the unique underwear with a prominent "R" and "1990." An anonymous tipster provided the suspect's Instagram handle and mentioned attempts to sell stolen goods. Detectives identified the suspect unmasked in footage from a merchandise sale location. Using Instagram, prior arrest photos, and video evidence, police arrested the 30-year-old suspect in Queens. The other two robbers remain at large. The suspect awaited arraignment in federal court.

This case was interesting to me because of how the criminal got caught for robbing the tobacco store. Instead of getting caught based on usual evidence such as forensics and video footage, the criminal is caught due to him posting a photo of him on Instagram. I find it interesting because without the anonymous tip from one of his followers, who knows if the police would have ever found the robber and had him arrested. Also, with my understanding of criminal behavior, I am under the impression that most criminals purposely wear all black clothes to avoid having easily identifiable clothes on them. Which is why it’s ironic that the one piece of bright clothing the criminal decides to wear under his clothes, is what leads to his demise.

 

Published by Marisa Potts, November 27th, 2023

Originally written, November 22nd, 2023 by unknown author

Robbery suspect’s colourful underwear helped police arrest him | Toronto Sun

 

RCMP investigating alleged theft at Iqaluit minor hockey association

In Iqaluit, the territorial capital of Nunavut, the Iqaluit Amateur Hockey Association is currently grappling with an alleged theft, as reported by the Nunavut RCMP in March 2023. The incident involves the disappearance of funds exceeding $5,000 from the association's strongbox. Tooma Natsiq, the president of the hockey association, revealed that the new board had been informed of the police report in the fall and stressed that no current board members were involved in the incident. The association is actively cooperating with the RCMP and is committed to taking necessary steps to ensure the proper resolution of the issue. The impact is significant, especially considering that over 200 kids were registered to play minor hockey in Iqaluit during the current season.

This article caught my eye because it involved an issue within an athletic institution. Especially in hockey, there have been many cases in the past where leagues and associations have covered for criminal behavior made by players and coaches. So when coming across this article it made me curious to where the money truly went, and who is at fault for the disappearance of it. The money could have been stolen by an unknown person like the association claims, or the league could have filed a false police report to collect the insurance money. This way, the league would have the original $5,000 and the extra $5,000 from the insurance company, which for a struggling association could be the necessary money they need to stay in business.

Published by Marisa Potts, November 27th, 2023

Originally written, 8:52 AM PST, November 27nd, 2023 by Nick Murray

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/iqaluit-minor-hockey-theft-rcmp-1.7041037