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Cops Seek Suspect In Series Of Brazen Robberies At Queens Dunkin Donuts

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD has asked the public for help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a series of robberies in Queens.

On the morning of May 26, a knife wielding suspect entered a Dunkin Donuts at 146-01 Rockaway Blvd. and took an undetermined amount of money.

A day later on May 27, at 2 p.m. the suspect entered a Dunkin' Donuts at 146-17 Jamaica Ave. in Queens, jumped behind the counter, grabbed the register, and took off.

At 2 p.m. on Friday, the suspect entered a Dunkin' Donuts at 179-15 Hillside Ave. in Queens, jumped behind the counter, grabbed the cash register, and took off.

No injuries were reported in any of these incidents.

The suspect has been described as a 40-year-old black male. He is 5'9" 180 pounds.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents has been asked to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS. The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637[CRIMES] and entering TIP577.

 

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