'You've got a massive influx of migrants from a lot of the same Latin American countries in which this particular conveyance is very, very popular for crime,' one analyst tells the Sun.
Mopeds and scooters have become the 'vehicle of choice' for violent criminals in New York, as they are used for robberies and other violent crimes, according to the police department's commissioner.
'Mopeds and scooters are not only endangering pedestrians when they are driven recklessly, but we have also seen an exponential increase in criminals using them to ride around and snatch property from New Yorkers,' Mayor Adams said.
'A moped is an easy, easy way to get away. It's nimble, it's quick, it's much easier than a police car chasing you,' the NYPD's Chief of Patrol explained.
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