New 68th Precinct Commander Sent Email to Lexus and Honda Vehicle Owners in Bay Ridge
Captain Christopher Vincenti became the Commanding Officer of the 68th Precinct. He sent this email today:
Dear Residents,
I would like to make our community aware of a recent increase in the theft of Lexus and Honda vehicles. While the 68 Precinct is actively investigating these incidents and deploying resources to identify and apprehend those responsible, I encourage all vehicle owners to take additional precautions to reduce their risk of becoming a victim.
If you own a Lexus or any Honda vehicle, please consider the following safety measures:
Ensure your manufacturer’s mobile app is installed, updated, and that you know your username, password, and security credentials so you can quickly access available vehicle tracking and connected services if necessary.
Familiarize yourself with your vehicle’s tracking and location features.
Consider installing an independent GPS tracking device to provide an additional layer of security.
Use a highly visible steering wheel lock, such as The Club®, to deter thieves.
Whenever possible, park your vehicle in a garage. If parking in a driveway, consider positioning another vehicle behind it to make it more difficult to remove.
Always lock your vehicle, close all windows, remove valuables from plain view, and never leave key fobs inside the vehicle.
Vehicle thefts are often crimes of opportunity. These simple preventive measures can make your vehicle a less attractive target and significantly reduce the likelihood of theft. The members of the 68 Precinct remain committed to protecting our community through targeted enforcement, investigative efforts, and crime prevention initiatives. We also ask residents to remain vigilant. If you observe suspicious activity involving parked vehicles or individuals attempting to gain unauthorized access to a vehicle, please call 911 immediately. Timely reporting allows responding officers the best opportunity to apprehend those responsible. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping keep our community safe.
Respectfully,
COMMANDING OFFICER Captain Christopher Vincenti
New York City Police Department
68 Precinct
333 65th Street
Brooklyn New York 11220
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marlene
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