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Thursday, 2 June 2011

Police hunt for serial burglar in Lower Manhattan

Eyewitness NewsLOWER MANHATTAN (WABC) -- Police are searching for a burglar who has broken into eight businesses in Lower Manhattan.

The suspect was caught on surveillance cameras, and police are hoping the image will lead to an arrest.

Police say the suspect breaks a hole in walls or doors of businesses in the middle of the night and steals cash and property.

He has hit six restaurants and one boutique in the last two months. Police say he also broke into a real estate company, but did not take anything.

The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic man wearing blue jeans, a light-colored shirt and a black jacket with a hood. He often wears a dark-colored bag around his waist.

Anyone with information should contact police.

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Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Police hunt for serial robber in Manhattan

Eyewitness NewsMIDTOWN (WABC) -- The NYPD is the hunt for a man who has robbed or attempted to rob nine businesses in Manhattan.

There have been four incidents in the past three days.

Police say the suspect covers his face and puts his hand under his shirt, pretending to have a gun.

Surveillance video shows the man moments before he attempted to rob a Duane Reade in Chelsea last Saturday. The more recent incident happened Monday at a Chase Bank in Midtown.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 35 to 40 years old, standing about 5-foot-7 to 6-feet tall and weighing about 200 pounds. He's been seen wearing dark glasses and a baseball cap.

So far, he's targeted stores and banks in Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Police say once he enters the location, he covers his face with one hand and places his other hand under his shirt, simulating a gun.

He usually approaches an employee at the counter and demands cash. Police ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

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