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Police looking for suspect in Woodside church burglaries

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Photos courtesy of NYPD

A man broke into two Woodside churches this month, stealing electronics and other valuables, cops said.

The suspect first burglarized the 7th Day Adventist Community Church, at 41-26 58 St., just after midnight on Jan. 16, taking off with two desktop computers, a laptop computer and two dozen Visa gift cards, police said.

During the overnight hours of Jan. 24, the suspect forced open a rear door of Sure Foundation Lutheran Church, at 64-20 Roosevelt Ave., and stole an iPad, iPod, cash and checks, cops said.

Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic man in his 30s, with a medium build. The NYPD has release a photo from the first incident, where he was wearing a red baseball hat, a red waist-length jacket, blue jeans and sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

 

 

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