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Burglar steals thousands in cash, lotto cards from Ozone Park bodega: cops

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Police are looking for a burglary suspect who got away with $4,500 in cash and thousands more in scratch-off lottery tickets from a corner bodega in Ozone Park on Wednesday.

The suspect entered AK Family Deli/Grocery on 101st Avenue at 98th Street at about 4:30 a.m. and took the money and lottery cards, which had a total value of $3,000, cops said. He then fled in an unknown direction.

Authorities describe the suspect as a black male who was wearing a black baseball cap, red sneakers, blue jacket and blue jeans.

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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