“A good amount of older adults in Upper Manhattan have unfortunately fallen victim to this scam'

'UES Woman Loses $44k to Realistic-Looking Scam' Read more from UpperEastSite.com: uppereastsite.com/exclusive-ues-…

Tell ‘em to meet you at the 19th!

If you’re buying or selling something online & want a safe place to make an exchange, do so at our precinct’s new E-Commerce Exchange Zone or any NYPD Precinct across NYC — Remember, if a deal is too good to be true, it probably is!

The Transit Special Victims Squad needs to identify this man wanted for a forcible touching that occurred on April 12,2024 at 8:30PM on a northbound '4' Train. Call 646-610-7272 if you have any information.

Two extremely malnourished & emaciated dogs rescued — owner ARRESTED!

After responding to reports of a possible dog abduction, our cops quickly learned the two dogs were not stolen but were severely neglected. They were brought to ASPCA for needed care & the owner was booked!

To all those gathering around the Seder table tonight — We wish you a happy & meaningful #Passover Chag Sameach! חג שמח!

Scammers constantly find new ways of tricking you — to steal your money.

If a stranger asks you to cash a check on their behalf, DON’T! It’s a scam!!!

And, if you think you’re being scammed, call 646-610-SCAM (7226).

Knowledge is power. Cliché, yes — but ever so true!

We thank All Souls Church NYC Women’s Alliance for partnering with us to conduct a Senior Safety Presentation. Today we said NO to PHONE/ INTERNET SCAMS, ID THEFT, and MAIL/CHECK THEFT & YES to Crime Prevention!

Wanted criminal +
Recklessly driving a stolen moped
= ARREST

When our cops observed the reckless operation of a moped, they safely stopped it. Arresting the driver whose license was suspended & also wanted on a bench warrant — and returned the stolen moped to its owner.

An Upper East Side woman lost over $44k cash to a scam last month that police say appears legitimate and is too easy to fall for.

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Opa! 🇺🇸 🇬🇷
It was all Greek to us yesterday!

19th Precinct officers proudly marched, along with their families, in yesterday’s Greek Independence Day Parade up 5th Avenue!

Please read NYPD's statement on security:

🚧 STREET CLOSURE:
TODAY, Sun, 4/14 starting at 12pm, the following Upper East Side streets will close to vehicles/bikes for the Greek Independence Day Parade:

• 5th Avenue—East 59th to East 84th Street & side streets along route

MTA busses will be rerouted to Lexington Avenue

⚠️ NO PARKING ADVISORY:
Starting at 10pm Saturday, April 13th for the Greek Independence Day Parade, the following is a no parking zone:

5th Avenue from East 59th to East 84th Street & multiple adjoining streets along the route — Look for signs, cars will be towed & relocated.

Can’t stop, won’t stop!

We’re back at it removing recklessly driven illegal 2-wheeled devices from our Upper East Side streets, sidewalks, and bike lanes. These confiscated rides are off to the POUND!

It’s about time? Try all the time! Yesterday, our officers teamed up with Chief of Transportation to answer community safety concerns on the Upper East Side.

Another truck of recklessly driven illegal 2-wheeled devices were confiscated & are off to the POUND!

WANTED-HATE CRIME: 4/4/24 @NYPD19PCT the unknown individual was walking behind a female victim when he threw a can of beans @ her while making anti-ethnic remarks as she was entering the Lexington Ave/63 St subway station. Any info call us at 800-577-TIPS Reward up to $3,500

No more chaos on the streets of NYC!

New Yorkers are sick and tired of scooters, mopeds and dirt bikes being operated recklessly in the five boroughs. Last night, Bronx CRT officers were in full force, doing what NYers have asked us to do. Confiscating illegal vehicles & keeping

A warning from our video archives, but same advice: Limit your check writing to avoid check theft!

🎥 “Thieves Target Upper East Side Mail, Fish for Checks: Authorities” Reported by Marc Santia

Would you leave your key under the mat? Leaving it in a key lockbox is just as bad!! 🔑

Stores in Manhattan have been burglarized after suspects bust open lockboxes & use the key to enter the business. Business owners are urged to stop placing keys in lockboxes & consider⤵️

Simple message, that’s easy to follow:

Motorists, left turning vehicles are a leading cause of injuries & fatalities to pedestrians & cyclists so:
▪️Slow down & look BOTH ways as you approach a turn
▪️Proceed with caution
▪️Always yield to pedestrians & cyclists