
A recent surge in robberies in the southern end of New York City's Central Park has prompted the NYPD to increase patrols in the area. The police have connected approximately 10 robberies to a group of migrant boys or young men, with incidents occurring inside or near the park.
The southern end of Central Park, a popular tourist destination, has seen a rise in criminal activity, with robberies up by 200%, felony assaults by 43%, and major crimes by 46% compared to the same period last year.