On November 14, a Shmira Public Safety member witnessed a male stealing a moped and immediately called in for backup. Additional Shmira volunteers responded to the scene without delay and apprehended the suspect until officers from the NYPD 70th Precinct arrived to make the arrest.
Following the incident, Shmira Public Safety is urging community members to take proactive measures to protect their property by installing tracking devices on scooters, mopeds, and similar vehicles.
Moped thefts remain a concern across neighborhoods, and law enforcement agencies regularly emphasize the importance of layered security measures. In addition to GPS trackers, owners are encouraged to use heavy-duty physical locks and park in well-lit, high-visibility areas whenever possible.
See Something, Say Something! Call the Shmira 24/7 Emergency Line at 718-871-4444. Volunteers are available around the clock.
