"robberies targeting designer brand jackets, bags, & sneakers. Keep headphone volume low or use transparency mode; keep bags zipped and close to your body and store valuables in interior pockets; avoid walking alone late at night or in low-traffic areas and stay on well-lit populated streets; when using a locker use a high quality lock; on public transit hold bags in front of you and stay alert on train platforms and bus stops; never leave property unattended."
"The safety post lays out a checklist of basic street-smarts tailored to people carrying pricey gear. It urges residents to keep headphone volume low or use transparency mode, keep bags zipped and close to the body, stash valuables in interior pockets, and avoid walking alone late at night or in low-traffic areas."
The NYPD 70th Precinct in Brooklyn has issued a safety alert regarding a series of robberies targeting designer jackets, bags, and sneakers. Criminals are focusing on victims on streets and public transit. The precinct recommends residents adopt preventive measures including keeping headphone volume low, securing bags close to the body with zippers fastened, storing valuables in interior pockets, and avoiding isolated areas late at night. On public transportation, people should hold bags in front of them and remain vigilant at platforms and stops. The alert covers central Brooklyn neighborhoods including Ditmas Park, Midwood, Prospect Park South, and sections of Flatbush.
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