NYPD 48 Precinct

09/04/2026

🚨WANTED FOR A CITYWIDE ROBBERY PATTERN: The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the three unidentified individuals depicted in the attached media, who are wanted in connection to a citywide robbery pattern that occurred within the confines of the 40, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 ,52 and the 34 Precincts. Details are as follows:

It was reported to the police that between Monday, June 29, 2026, and Friday, August 28, 2026, there have been a total of 26 incidents involving three unidentified individuals on a motorized scooter who snatched chains from the victims. There were no injuries reported from these incidents.

Have any info? DM or call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

🚨 Scam alert. There has been two recent incidents of jewelry-swapping thefts within our precinct. Thieves are targeting victims and swapping real jewelry with fakes. Please stay alert and share this warning.

Don't let distraction cost you your valuables! Crews of thieves are actively targeting people—especially elderly residents—to steal real jewelry right off their bodies.

👥 How the Scam Works.

The Distraction: Scammers often ask for directions, use children or emotional stories to catch you off guard.

The Bait: They approach you offering a "gift," a prayer, a blessing, or a desperate plea to exchange jewelry for quick cash.

The Switch: While you are distracted, they smoothly swap your real jewelry with cheap, fake replicas.

⬇️ How to Protect Yourself⬇️

Hide Valuables: Keep necklaces, rings, and bracelets tucked away or covered when walking in public.

Maintain Distance: Do not let strangers get close enough to touch you, put jewelry on you, or "show" you something.

Stay Alert: Be highly suspicious of unsolicited gifts, blessings, or sudden sob stories from strangers on the street.

📞 What to Do.
If you are approached by someone suspicious, do not engage. Move to a safe, crowded area immediately. Report the incident to the police right away, even if nothing was successfully stolen.

Help protect your community by sharing this warning with your family, neighbors, and elderly loved ones!

08/30/2026

🚨 NYPD E-Commerce Safety Alert 🚨
Selling or buying on Facebook Marketplace? Prioritize your safety first! There has been incidents of robbery, assault, and fraudulent payment schemes tied to online sales. Do not meet buyers or sellers at homes, in isolated locations, or in poorly lit areas. Stay alert, stay safe, and protect your hard-earned items!

You can complete your transactions safely at any NYPD E-Commerce Exchange Zone. These zones are available citywide with no appointment required at all:

• 🏢 NYPD Precincts
• 🏠 Police Service Areas (Housing)
• 🚇 Transit Districts

🔒 Why use an Exchange Zone?
• 🎥 24-hour video surveillance
• 💡 Well-lit surroundings
• 👥 Public visibility
• 👮 Nearby police personnel

08/25/2026

🚨 LAW ENFORCEMENT SCAM ALERT 🚨

If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer demanding money—hang up immediately! Real law enforcement agencies will never call you to demand money, bail, warrant payments, or charity donations over the phone.Scammers can fake caller ID names and numbers to look official, and they might already know your name. Don't fall for it!💡 Remember: If a cop calls asking for money, it's not a cop—it's a scam.Spread the word to keep your family and friends safe! 👇

08/15/2026

🚗 Community parking just got a major upgrade!

Your Q-Team officers teamed up with New York City Department of Sanitation, NYPD Traffic Enforcement, and our rotation tow vendor for a joint operation. Together, we successfully cleared out 34 derelict and unregistered vehicles that were taking up valuable space. This joint effort is all about freeing up parking and keeping our neighborhood clean, safe, and accessible for everyone who lives here. Thank you to all the teams involved for their hard work!

08/15/2026

🚨 CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Midnight Patrol Officers Take Down Armed Robbery Suspect!

Our officers never rest when it comes to keeping our community safe.

Just 45 minutes into their midnight shift, Officer Velazquez and Officer Cano spotted three individuals rummaging through a vehicle. As the officers approached, victims courageously shouted out that the suspects had brandished a firearm, assaulted them, and stolen their property. The three suspects immediately took off running into Crotona Park, triggering a foot pursuit. Thanks to the quick reflexes and relentless determination of Officers Velazquez and Cano, the foot chase ended in an arrest.

08/14/2026

Following a ShotSpotter activation in the vicinity, your Neighborhood Safety Team quickly responded and arrested a 26-year-old man. Officers recovered a firearm from the suspect, which was later determined to be stolen. Thanks to the swift action of our officers, another weapon is off our streets.

08/11/2026

🚨 JEWELRY SWAP SCAM ALERT 🚨

Perpetrators may approach victims under the guise of a gift offering, then swap the victim’s property with a counterfeit or lesser-value item.

🔹 Keep jewelry out of sight.
🔹 Never let strangers touch your jewelry.
🔹 Do not accept unsolicited gifts.
🔹 If threatened, walk away and call 911.

Help us spread the word and protect yourself and your community.