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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Alleged moped thieves terrorize riders in Queens, police say
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A trio of alleged moped thieves has been terrorizing riders in Queens for the past few months, police said Tuesday. The suspects have allegedly threatened riders with a knife before taking their mopeds in a spate of incidents from June to August, according to the NYPD. The spree started when a 27-year-old man riding a moped was hit in the head with a chain and robbed at knifepoint on 107th Street at around 11:30 p.m. on June 30, police said. EMS staff treated the victim at the scene for minor injuries. The trio struck twice on Aug. 7 when they ambushed moped riders on Linden Boulevard and then again on 103rd Street and Rockway Boulevard. The suspects allegedly took the victims' keys and rode off on the stolen mopeds, police said. The men allegedly stole two more mopeds on July 20 near 101st Street and Drew Avenue and 122nd Street and Liberty Avenue, cops said. There were no injuries in the July and August incidents. Police are still searching for the suspects. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Mira Wassef is a digital reporter who has covered news and sports in the NYC area for more than a decade. She has been with PIX11 News for two years. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- BBC News
Cambridge police warn owners to lock mopeds as thefts rise
Owners are being urged to secure their mopeds and motorbikes after an increase in thefts. Police said thieves had targeted almost one moped a day in Cambridge during May and early June as the bikes were lightweight and easy to wheel well as urging people to lock, chain and cover their bikes, officers recommended using a tracking system, such as an AirTag, hidden on the bike."Thieves only need a matter of seconds to steal one, especially if they are left with poor security," said Sgt Kevin Sutcliffe, from Cambridgeshire Police's city neighbourhood team. "We're seeing an increase in mopeds, scooters and motorbikes of all makes and models being taken from driveways, car parks and public places by simply being wheeled away."The force has urged owners to use a disc lock to secure the front brake disc and a chain lock through the back wheel to secure the bike to an immovable added that thieves often scouted for particular models, and a cover could make them less attractive. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
