I thought for sure this scary guy with wide eyes was about to pull a gun on me. He came up with the “excuse me sir can I ask a question” thing and then stuck his hand in his pocket. He said something like “I’m on my way to 5th Ave.” and I took a step back and pointed “it’s over that way” and he said “yeah yeah I know,” something about going to Long Island, and something about his medication, at which point he pulled an orange prescription bottle out of his pocket, and at that point I lost track of the narrative, because I was thinking “OMG, that’s the guy that panhandled Isa today, I have to get a picture” and I fished around in my pocket for my Treo, going “uh huh, uh huh” to stall him, then I said “sorry I can’t help you” and he said “you ain’t got any change?” and started walking away as I managed to squeeze off this picture (click to enlarge).
Link: This Crazy Guy I Just Gave a Dollar To [Isa in DAILY HEIGHTS forums]
Eeek! He’s the scariest! The gun thing, yeah, that’s totally what I thought, too.
How on earth did you get the photo?!?
You gotta love that look in the picture, its like he’s looking up the street to make sure there arent any witnesses before he robs your ass
I feel bad for the guy. you just labeled him a criminal for doing something that happens every day in prospect heights.
Oh, don’t break my heart. Why shouldn’t we know who’s scamming while jonesing in the ‘hood? It’s a safety issue!
sje, word. ppl who read this site for the most part appreciate knowing who’s trying to hustle.
truth, were you the same guy who got upset at me for talking about the prospect hts/ft greene con man?
Hey truth, did you notice he also “seems” to be blocking the exit? Nobody is saying he is a criminal, but the picture speaks for itself and the guy is sketchy via various reports
He’s back in the neighborhood working the same stories, “just got out of the hospital” etc. Saw him this morning on Eastern Parkway between Underhill & Washington. Stay away for this guy!