Cops: FDNY Firefighter Faked Theft

The firefighter was charged with making a false report.
Jan. 21, 2004
A city firefighter looking to avoid a hefty fine to reclaim his towed motorcycle was busted yesterday for reporting it stolen, police said.

The bike, belonging to Anthony Primus of Engine 211 in Williamsburg, was towed from a street in the 77th Precinct, but he went to another precinct to report it stolen. Cops do not believe he really thought it was stolen, a source said.

He was charged with making a false report.

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