surveillance video Last week, a public works worker in Yonkers, New York, captured the moment he stepped up to help police put a collar on a suspected porch pirate who was on the run from police.
What are the details?
Yonkers Police say they found Francisco Jose Edel Mateo, 27, of the Bronx, stealing packages from a porch. According to police body camera footage, the incident happened on Jan. 3 just after 2 p.m.
Police said Mateo fled when they approached him.
But surveillance video from another home captured the moment a good Samaritan (actually a Yonkers public works worker) saw Mateo run from officers, got out of his car, and pushed the running suspect to the ground. was.
The video shows public works workers joining with police officers chasing Mateo and subduing him.
Mateo was charged with a felony, a fourth-degree felony, and other misdemeanors, police said.
Police said Mateo was released on his own recognizance at his arraignment.
“This video shows what happens when everyone works together seamlessly to stop crime,” police added. “When residents spot a crime and immediately report it, police officers can quickly arrive on the scene. Police officers flood the area to prevent suspects from escaping if they try to flee, Help our cops arrest the suspect and give him the chance directly. ”
Police also sent a message to “future thieves planning these crimes in Yonkers” and suggested they “choose another location. We will not sit back and allow people to be victimized in our city. You will.'' You will be arrested and brought before the courts to answer for your actions. ”
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