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The recent blitz of purse snatching has many residents feeling vulnerable. Police are currently investigating a crew of masked men who have been ambushing women, including a shocking incident involving a 71-year-old victim. This attack reflects a worrying trend of increased violence and opportunistic crime amidst a backdrop of under-resourced policing.
Witnesses to crime detail a group of sledgehammer-wielding thieves targeting businesses without any apparent fear of repercussions. Increasingly brazen attacks are occurring not just at night but during busy times of the day. With police resources being diverted to combat crime in the subway, these lower-risk street crimes have skyrocketed, leading to a state of heightened anxiety among the general public.