Ooh, this is scary. Please pass it along to your friends, especially on the Upper West Side.

COMMUNITY ALERT

DOGNAPPING attempts on the West Side

There have been reports of attempts to steal dogs from their owners, by a man on a bicycle. The police think that this involves a man on a bicycle, who uses a razor blade to slice through a leash, and grab the animal – then uses another member to ransom the dog to the owner.

There have been at least 4 attempts recently on the West Side that the police are aware of.

The latest incidents involved a Male, wearing a Hoodie, on a bicycle.

Please stay alert, and report anything suspicious to the police.

The telephone numbers of the various Police Precincts on the West Side are:

20th Precinct, on W. 82nd St.
212-580-6411

22nd Precinct, in Central Park on W. 86th St.
212-570-4820

24th Precinct, on W. 100th St.
212-678-1311

PLEASE ALERT YOUR FRIENDS.