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A Burglar Is Breaking Into UES Apartments Through Fire Escapes
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Jen Chung
Published Nov 6, 2015
Modified Nov 6, 2015
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Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly broke into two Manhattan apartments earlier this week, making off with numerous items—including electronics and prescription drugs.
According to the NYPD, the first burglary occurred at 7:45 a.m. on November 2nd, when the suspect "entered an apartment building on East 81 Street, between East End Avenue and York Avenue, via the rear fire escape. Once inside, the suspect removed electronics, jewelry, clothing and personal documents with a total value of $1,765."
The second incidents was at 9 a.m., also on Monday: "The suspect entered a building adjoining the first location via the rear fire escape. Once inside, the suspect removed two laptop computers and prescription medication with a total value of $2,500. The suspect then fled on foot westbound towards York Avenue."
Police released surveillance video of the suspect, describing him as wearing a black sweatshirt or jacket, camouflage pants, white sneakers and was carrying a green duffle bag and a black backpack.
Upper East Side robberiesby Gothamist
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
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Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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