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Larchmont police credit prompt response for scam arrest; fire chief recounts manhole explosion
Summary
Police described an April 13 scam that targeted an elderly resident and led to arrests on grand larceny charges; the police and fire chiefs summarized recent incidents including a manhole explosion near Chatsworth Avenue and a smash-and-grab burglary at a Palmer Avenue corner store.
Larchmont’s police and fire chiefs reviewed recent public-safety incidents at the Village Board meeting on April 27, praising coordinated response and warning residents about phone scams.
Police Chief (identified in remarks to the board) described an April 13 incident in which a 75-year-old resident received a text resembling Apple support. Scammers persuaded the resident to withdraw $25,000 in cash; officers remained on site while a takedown was coordinated and arrested two suspects — a 37-year-old Staten Island resident and a 45-year-old Brooklyn resident — who were charged with grand larceny, the chief said. The chief urged residents not to withdraw money at phone request and to notify police if contacted.
The chief also reported an early-morning smash-and-grab at a corner store at 1906 Palmer Avenue on April 22, in which four people allegedly exited a blue BMW, broke front glass and stole cash and lottery tickets; detectives are working with regional partners on that investigation.
Fire Chief described the March 27 response to multiple smoking manholes and a subsequent manhole cover explosion near Chatsworth Avenue, noting challenges from high pedestrian activity near the train and the need to coordinate with utility crews; no hazardous readings were reported. The chief said crews secured the area, monitored adjacent buildings and coordinated with the electric company and other agencies. Officials also reported a large drop in misdemeanors and petty offenses after recent technology upgrades — a 78% reduction in the first quarter compared with the same period in 2025, the police chief said.
Both chiefs thanked residents and staff for cooperation; the police chief specifically commended officers and neighbors who assisted during the scam incident.
