Far Rockaway, NY (June 3, 2026)

A coordinated overnight effort between Rockaway Nassau Shomrim and officers from the NYPD’s 101st Precinct led to arrests connected to the theft of multiple scooters, with the recovered property returned to its rightful owners.

According to information shared by community safety officials, the arrests came during a Midnight Patrol operation involving RNSP and the 101st Precinct.

In addition to the recovery, residents are being encouraged to take preventive steps that can make it easier to identify and return stolen or misplaced property. The NYPD 101st Precinct’s Community Affairs and Crime Prevention teams, together with RNSP, offer a registration program for bicycles, scooters, strollers, and electronic devices.

Through the program, items are marked with a unique identifying number connected to the owner. That information is then stored electronically in a shared database used by the NYPD and RNSP. If an item is later lost, stolen, or recovered, the registration record can help authorities quickly confirm ownership and return the property.

Community members interested in registering their bicycles, scooters, strollers, or devices may contact the NYPD 101st Precinct at 718-868-3400 or the RNSP 24-hour hotline at 516-858-7300.

Officials said the registration initiative has already helped return hundreds of recovered items to their owners. Community leaders continue to urge residents to take advantage of the service, particularly as scooters and bicycles remain frequent targets for theft in residential areas.