Far Rockaway, NY (May 17, 2026)

Rockaway Nassau Shomrim will host its annual bike, scooter, and device etching event on Sunday, May 17, giving community members an opportunity to better protect their property and improve the chances of recovery if items are lost or stolen.

The event will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of Reads Lane and Elvira Avenue.

RNSP will be joined by the NYPD 101st Precinct Crime Prevention team and NYPD Community Affairs officers. Together, they will help residents register bicycles, scooters, and electronic devices with a unique serial number assigned to the owner.

That identifying information will be stored electronically in a shared database used by RNSP and the NYPD. If a registered item is later lost, stolen, and recovered, the serial number can help authorities identify the rightful owner and return the property more efficiently.

The program is designed to reduce theft and help residents take simple preventive steps before an incident occurs. Property marking and registration are commonly used by law enforcement and community safety groups to make stolen items harder to resell and easier to trace.

Organizers say the effort has already helped return hundreds of bicycles, scooters, and devices to their owners over the years. Community members are encouraged to bring any eligible items they would like registered during the two-hour event.

The event is free and open to the public. Residents bringing bikes, scooters, or devices should make sure they have the items with them at the registration site so they can be properly marked and entered into the system.