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Frequent Gold Thefts and Item Swapping Incidents Occur on the Streets of Queenstown

A series of street jewelry thefts involving "switch" have recently occurred in New York City's Queens borough. The perpetrators approach passersby under the guise of asking for directions, delivering gifts, or offering blessings, then switch the victims' genuine gold jewelry with cheaper pieces before fleeing. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is urging the public, especially the elderly, to be vigilant and avoid becoming targets.
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A series of street jewelry thefts involving "switch" have recently occurred in New York City's Queens borough. The perpetrators approach passersby under the guise of asking for directions, delivering gifts, or offering blessings, then switch the victims' genuine gold jewelry with cheaper pieces before fleeing. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is urging the public, especially the elderly, to be vigilant and avoid becoming targets.

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大纪元 Epoch Times broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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