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Man Breaks Open ATM and Steals More Than $2,000 in Astoria

By Jeanmarie Evelly | November 27, 2015 12:09pm
ATM Theft in Astoria
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ASTORIA — Police are looking for a thief who broke open an ATM in Queens and stole more than $2,000.

The man swiped the cash from an ATM on 27th Avenue near 18th Street just before 4 a.m. on Oct. 23, making off with $2,100, according to the NYPD.

He was caught on surveillance footage before the incident holding what appears to be a hammer and screwdriver, and tying a white handkerchief around his head to conceal his face, according to video released by police.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).