Series Of Car Break-Ins Hitting Northeast Queens Lots, Police Say

OAKLAND GARDENS, QUEENS — Police are warning drivers in Northeast Queens not to leave valuables in their cars after a series of break-ins at local parking lots.

There have been at least three car break-ins in the Alley Pond Park lot, near 76th Avenue, over the last three weekends, according to Captain John Hall of the NYPD's 111th Precinct.

The most recent break-in was Saturday, Aug. 17. They have been happening between noon and 2 p.m., Hall added.

Another car break-in happened in the John Golden Park lot in Bayside during the same timeframe Saturday.

Police say drivers visiting Alley Pond Park should park closer to the ball field.

We have had a few carbreak-in’s in Alley Pond parking lot at 76th street over the past few weekends. Try to take your valuables with you and park on the ballfield side of the lot. pic.twitter.com/Ez6gtRaEDa
— NYPD 111th Precinct (@NYPD111Pct) August 17, 2019