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NYPD: Two men steal wallet from parked car, use credit cards at Astoria CVS

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July 19, 2016 Staff Report

Police are searching for two men who stole a wallet from a parked car last week and then used the victim’s credit cards to make purchases at a local CVS.

The two suspects allegedly grabbed the wallet, which contained two credit cards, from inside the victim’s vehicle, which was parked in the vicinity of 77th Street and Ditmars Blvd.

They broke into the car at around 5 am on July 14, according to the NYPD.

The men used the credit cards to make purchases at the CVS Drug Store located at 31-10 Ditmars Blvd, the NYPD said.

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Police describe the first suspect as a white or Hispanic. He was last seen wearing a black-tan top and gray shorts. He was also carrying a white T-shirt and a black bag, and was smoking a cigarette.

The second suspect was described by police as black or Hispanic. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, with a white shirt wrapped around his head.

Police have released photos of each suspect and ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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