What you should know
- The NYPD sounded the alarm Tuesday about a spike in crime in Central Park, citing a 350% increase in the number of reported robberies so far this year compared to the same period last year.
- Most robberies happen at night and they aim to steal electronic devices, such as phones and expensive headphones, said the Chief of the New York Police Department, Jeffrey Maddrey. He said there have been 18 robberies at the park so far this year, compared to four in the same period last year.
- Grand theft (when someone takes a phone from your hand without causing injury or takes property left at a bank) also increased, with 12 reported in the first four months of this year compared to eight reported in the first four months of last year. No serious injuries have been reported, but the rise in crime in such a well-known location has many park visitors, whether tourists or locals, concerned. Madrey recognized him.
NEW YORK – The NYPD sounded the alarm Tuesday about a spike in crime in Central Park, citing a 350% increase in reported robberies so far this year compared to the same period last year.
Most robberies happen at night and they aim to steal electronic devices, such as expensive phones and headphones, said the Chief of the New York Police Department, Jeffrey Maddrey. He said there have been 18 robberies at the park so far this year, compared to four in the same period last year.
Grand theft (when someone takes a phone from your hand without causing injury or takes property left at a bank) also increased, with 12 reported in the first four months of this year compared to eight reported in the first four months of last year. No serious injuries have been reported, but the rise in crime in such a well-known location has many park visitors, whether tourists or locals, concerned. Madrey recognized him.
“It’s one of the most iconic places in New York, it’s used a lot, all kinds of events happen here… and with that, it’s our responsibility make sure the community knows what is happening. public security,” he said.
Police have increased patrols in Central Park and are working with the community to raise awareness. They also expanded their deployment outside the park, using four precincts in addition to the Central Park area in a coordinated strategic effort to mitigate crime. Officers are assigned to foot and mobile, as well as perimeter controls.
“We are using all the resources available at the NYPD to deal with this. We have increased camera surveillance. We are also using our assistants on the weekend to deal with the t -situation here in the park,” said Deputy Chief Ruel Stephenson, Chief of Staff of Northern Manhattan. “Don’t worry, all visitors to the park should feel safe using it. “
Recent issues
The authorities announced that they had been arrested in one of the cases Early Tuesday: Bronx man charged in April 25 sexually charged robbery. He has nine previous convictions and is on probation until 2028. In another case, police are looking for three men on scooters who they say stole two phones from a tourist after showing him a laser gun . The NYPD believes the same three people are responsible for at least nine incidents in northern Queens. Similar thefts have been reported elsewhere in Northern Manhattan and Southern Manhattan, authorities said, but so far only one inside the park.
Anyone who sees anything related to them is encouraged to contact the Central Park District for assistance. The police said that happened just a day ago, when someone saw another person grab a tourist’s phone and throw it into Swan Lake. That someone who stole the phone was arrested and that the phone was returned to the woman who took it.
Authorities did not discuss a possible reason for the increase in crime compared to the same period last year.
2024-04-30 22:31:01
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