Crime & Safety
NYPD Alert: Motorist Distraction Scam
Be sure to read this crime prevention and safety tip from the NYPD.
The New York City Police Department is advising motorists of a grand larceny scam currently being reported.
The scam involves a tactic in which suspects distract victims by falsely informing them that their vehicle has a flat tire.
While the victims inspect the purported damage, the perpetrator removes property from inside the vehicle.
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You can watch a video of the suspects wanted in connection to incidents that took place in Queens by clicking here.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477).
Find out what's happening in Bayside-Douglastonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
You can also submit tips by logging onto the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or texting your tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
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