The latest TikTok trend to catch fire isn't about Pedro Pascal fancams or viral dance moves: it’s about hot-wiring cars, and city officials say it’s becoming a real problem.
Donate NowThe latest TikTok trend to catch fire is not about Pedro Pascal fan edits or viral dance moves: it’s about hot-wiring cars, and city officials say it’s becoming a real problem.
Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday blamed social media for allowing dangerous fads to spread quickly and widely, putting young people in danger. NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said the department started noticing a spike around September, from an average of 10-12 Hyundais and Kias stolen per month to about 100 by December. She said the Bronx and Upper Manhattan have seen the largest jump in thefts.
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