During the early morning hours on January 3, Public Safety observed live security footage showing an individual break into an apartment building lobby and begin to remove packages from the lobby. Public Safety’s Morningside Operations desk then dispatched available personnel to the area and called 911. Responding Public Safety officers observed the individual exit the building and start to run southeast on Morningside Drive.
Public Safety Sgts. Darren Salinardi and Lance Stills assisted by Allied Universal Security Guard Vladmir Castillo intercepted the individual while he was attempting to enter Morningside Park, escorting him to a nearby bench until NYPD officers arrived to place him under arrest. The packages were recovered and turned over to NYPD for inventory processing.
Kudos to the Public Safety personnel for their attention and quick actions. Remember to pick up your packages promptly and follow these additional tips to help keep your packages secure.