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Authorities revealed that the shop operated under a cloak of normalcy, hiding in plain sight amidst a neighborhood teeming with genuine businesses. The prolific rise in street crime statistics, particularly moped-related robberies, underscores a broader trend in New York City where crime is escalating dramatically. The city has witnessed an unprecedented 8,000% increase in these types of crimes over the past two years, with criminals openly targeting unsuspecting citizens in affluent areas.