East Harlem residents are getting a pointed reminder from local cops that flashy fashion can come with a cost. On Tuesday, the NYPD’s 25th Precinct pushed out a safety alert warning that people in the neighborhood are being robbed for their designer jackets, bags and sneakers. The post urged commuters and pedestrians to stay sharp, keep bags zipped and close, and report anything that feels off. The warning lands as similar alerts pop up from precincts across the city.
What the precinct warned
The social media alert led with the line “Safety alert: robberies targeting designer brand jackets, bags, & sneakers,” then laid out a short checklist of how to lower the odds of getting hit, according to X. Riders were told to hold bags in front of them on…..