"NEW YORK, NY- During the Albany budget hearing, Assemblyman Ranker Chan raised alarms over a series of car break-ins in his district, noting that 30 airbags were stolen overnight across two precincts. Overnight in neighborhoods including Bath Beach, Gravesend, and Bensonhurst, at least 30 cars had airbags stolen, officials said. Airbags, which can cost $1,000 or more to replace at dealerships, are targeted by thieves because they sell for $50-$200 on the black market."
"Mayor Mamdani called the thefts "unacceptable" and assured Chan that the city would investigate and address the rising issue. The mayor emphasized coordination with local law enforcement to prevent further incidents and to safeguard residents' property. The trend is part of a broader national problem: insurers estimate that roughly 50,000 airbags are stolen each year in the U.S., with total losses exceeding $50 million, according to a National Insurers Crime Bureau report."
Officials reported at least 30 airbags stolen overnight across two precincts covering Bath Beach, Gravesend, and Bensonhurst. Airbags can cost $1,000 or more to replace at dealerships but fetch $50–$200 on the black market, creating strong incentives for thieves. The mayor labeled the thefts "unacceptable," pledged a city investigation, and emphasized coordination with local law enforcement to prevent further incidents and protect residents' property. Insurers estimate roughly 50,000 airbags are stolen annually in the U.S., with losses over $50 million. The NYPD has issued alerts and increased patrols amid a wider uptick in auto-related crime.
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