Mayor Eric Adams joined Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell and Deputy Mayor Philip Banks on Thursday to warn New Yorkers of a series of car thefts reportedly spurred on by social media.
Hyundai cars. Due to an alleged defect in these vehicles, the joy riders are able to gain easy access to the automobiles, putting themselves and the public at risk.
Police say the young thieves target vehicles on the market from 2011 to 2021 and remove plastic coverings from steering columns before using everyday objects such as USB cables to turn the broken ignition. It is partly due to this simple method that teens are believed to be daring one another to perform the break-ins. Hizzoner also pointed out that these vehicles can be returned to the manufacturers in order for the defect to be rectified through software upgrades.
Mayor Eric Adams joined Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell warned of the TikTok car theft challenge.NYPD’s top cop warned that this issue is not only taking place in the Big Apple but also growing nationwide as well.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Commissioner Danielle Outlaw Involved in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Center City, Police SayBREAKING Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Center City, officials said. It's unknown if she was injured:
Consulte Mais informação »
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw involved in car crash in Center CityOutlaw’s official police vehicle and another vehicle were involved in the accident at 15th and Race Streets shortly before 3 p.m.
Consulte Mais informação »
4 People, Including Commissioner Outlaw, Injured in Crash in Center City, Police SayBREAKING UPDATE: Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw was one of four people injured after an Uber driver ran a red light and crashed into a vehicle she was a passenger in, investigators said. All four people suffered minor injuries:
Consulte Mais informação »
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw injured in Center City auto accidentPhiladelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has been involved in an automobile accident.
Consulte Mais informação »
Mayor Adams and NYPD warn about TikTok trend causing a spike in car theftsThe latest TikTok trend to catch fire isn't about Pedro Pascal fancams or viral dance moves: it’s about hot-wiring cars, and city officials say it’s becoming a real problem.
Consulte Mais informação »