The NY Post reports
Video of the despicable lowlife robbing the now 7 year old child of his electric scooter last week. If you can identify him or have any info, call @NYPD66Pct detectives and the #Shomrim emergency line 718-871-6666. #WeNeedYourHelp #LetsCatchHim https://t.co/TYSTbbI6RC pic.twitter.com/Gb08gHbMJA
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The “lowlife” thief charged with stealing a then-6-year-old Brooklyn boy’s scooter was ordered held on $50,000 bail Tuesday — while his lawyer took a cheap shot at the young victim.
“I don’t know why a 7-year-old is on an electric scooter,” Brooklyn Public Defenders attorney Sarah Burleson, who represents accused scooter thief Daniel Ufares, griped at his arraignment.
Ufares, 59, was charged with second-degree attempted robbery, third-degree robbery, fourth-degree grand larceny, petty larceny, and menacing in the callous July 7 crime.
He kept his head bowed and said little as he faced Brooklyn Criminal Court Judge Quynda Santacroce, who also issued an order of protection ordering the accused thief to stay away from the young victim.
“Yes, ma’am,” was all Ufares said when the judge explained the order.
He is charged with the cold-hearted theft of the boy’s scooter in Borough Park, grabbing the handlebars and snatching the toy away from the youngster — with the callous crime caught on surveillance video.
Ufares was busted Monday and initially charged with possession of stolen property, admitting to cops that he swiped the scooter for drug money, according to police.
The boy’s dad said the incident left his son traumatized and that the scooter actually belonged to another son with special needs who needed it to get around.
The NYPD stepped up to help the family, buying them a new e-scooter for the boy, who has since turned 7.
Ufares’ ex-wife said she was surprised that even he would pull off such a heartless crime — despite his lengthy criminal history.
“I would never have thought he’d do that to kids,” she told The Post. “He’s a lowlife.”
More at https://nypost.com/2021/07/20/lawyer-for-scooter-thief-victim-shames-7-year-old-in-court/
