Politics & Government

70th Precinct Responds to Recent String of Car Break-Ins

Police have been dispatched to monitor the situation.

 

The 70th Precinct is monitoring the neighborhood's issue of car break-ins, which has been a major concern of residents as of late, according to Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs who reached out to constituents Tuesday to provide an update on criminal activity in the area. 

"As both your elected representative and a resident of South Midwood, I share in your concerns for the safety and security of our area in light of the recent crime spike," Jacobs said in an email.

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She noted Ed Powell, a member of Jacob's staff and the president of the 70th Precicnt Community Council, has been in contact with the 70th Precinct regarding safety issues in the community.

He communicated to the 70th Precinct her "concerns on behalf of the residents, as well as to obtain the latest information on the police response and progress," Jacobs noted.  

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"First and foremost, according to Lt. Bourne, the Precinct is monitoring the situation and has increased its police presence in the immediate area as of the reports of car break-ins, which I monitor regularly," Jacobs said.

"The Precinct has dispatched a combination of plain clothes officers in unmarked vehicles as well as uniformed officers to address the increase in crime."

Jacob's office will share further information as it becomes available.  

She mentioned residents should follow the NYPD's safety precautions, which include vehicle safety. 

"All it takes is a few seconds for a thief to take anything you left in your car and leave you with a lot of broken glass," she said. "Everything from GPS devices to cell phones, from gym bags to sunglasses, even loose change can be tempting to a thief. Any bags left visible – even if empty – pose an enticing target for thieves."


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