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Queens laundromat theft tied to nine Brooklyn burglaries

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Three suspects are wanted in a two-borough burglary spree targeting laundromats, cops said.

The latest burglary took place about 3:10 a.m. Tuesday at Megawash Laundry on Merrick Boulevard near Anderson Road in Jamaica, according to police

The suspects are also connected to nine burglaries in Brooklyn between Jan. 19 and Feb. 22, the NYPD said. Those thefts included seven additional laundromats as well as two restaurants.

During each incident, the three suspects, all wearing masks and gloves, with one armed with a gun, enter the business and take money from the register as well as any customers, cops said.

There were no reported injuries during any of the burglaries.

Police describe the suspects as black males.

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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