Originally Posted by
ISaacG
Hello? NYPD? I'm just calling in advance to notify you that I will be sitting at 136th and 73rd with a hacksaw sawing at a bike lock from 2:00 to 3:00.There's nothing to be worried about and you can just drive right on past me. Have a good day!
That's pretty much it. But you might want to let them know the make, model and serial no. too.
However, give it's NYC, the cops will probably drive right by even if you don't notify them in advance.