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2024-02-13 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Gun-wielding thieves rob Buddhist monks in Brooklyn temple break-in

[GEO.TV] In a distressing incident on Sunday afternoon, a Buddhist temple in Brooklyn became the target of a robbery where a group of monks was confronted at gunpoint by three perpetrators, the New York Post reported.

The assailants forcibly entered the Watt Samakki-Dhammikaram Buddhist Temple in Flatbush through the back door around 2:30 pm, encountering four monks inside.

During the confrontation, one of the suspects brandished a gun while the others seised personal belongings and cash from the monks.

The exact amount of money stolen and the items taken remain unclear. The thieves swiftly fled on foot, heading north on Rugby Road, as reported by the NYPD.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities were present at the scene throughout Sunday evening.

The temple, primarily serving the Cambodian community in New York and New Jersey, was acquired in 1987, according to its website.

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#1 Probably looking for that giant golden pile of donut money. I can relate... and I don't even eat donuts. Shoot, I'd be bankrupt! Or is that just a SoCal thing?

Posted by Omuter Guelph7959 2024-02-13 01:04|| 2024-02-13 01:04|| Front Page Top

#2 The temple, primarily serving the Cambodian community

Follow-on robbery attempts may not be as successful.

Posted by Besoeker 2024-02-13 01:06|| 2024-02-13 01:06|| Front Page Top

#3 No description of the perps?

Posted by Procopius2k 2024-02-13 07:22|| 2024-02-13 07:22|| Front Page Top

#4 /\ No description of the perps?

Once again, the unspoken media confirmation.

Posted by Besoeker 2024-02-13 07:30|| 2024-02-13 07:30|| Front Page Top

#5 So, not Chan Buddists.

Someone point them to the Shaolin temple.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-02-13 13:46|| 2024-02-13 13:46|| Front Page Top

#6 According to NYC Prosecutors, the 'purps are described as Buddhist Monks.

Posted by swksvolFF 2024-02-13 18:22|| 2024-02-13 18:22|| Front Page Top

#7 David Carradine is still dead

Posted by Frank G 2024-02-13 19:33|| 2024-02-13 19:33|| Front Page Top