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Video captures suspect who broke into Tequila Sunrise

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Video courtesy of NYPD

A man smashed the front door of a Long Island City Mexican restaurant before taking off with hundreds in cash, police said.

The suspect made his way into the eatery, Tequila Sunrise, at 40-01 Northern Blvd., about 3:15 a.m. on Oct. 24 after breaking the glass front door with an unspecified object, authorities said.

Once inside, he took about $350 from a cash register before fleeing.

Police have released video surveillance footage of the suspect taken inside the restaurant.

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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