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VIDEO: Burglars Lift Their Hats and Look Directly at Surveillance Camera

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ASTORIA — How do you do?

Police are looking for a pair of burglars who were caught clearly looking at a surveillance camera, including one who lifted his hat as he peered up at the device.

The thieves allegedly swiped computers, jewelry and cash from a first-floor apartment last month.

Investigators say the two men broke into an apartment on 37th Street through a back window shortly before noon on Jan. 13. They stole a MacBook Pro computer, jewelry, a laptop, luggage and $100 in cash from the 23-year-old woman's home, according to the NYPD.

The suspects were captured on video released by police, in which both men look up directly into the camera, offering a clear view of their faces.

Both men were wearing black hats and black jackets, and one suspect sported a mustache.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577.