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NYPD: Three men rob Astoria clothing boutique

July 12, 2013 By Christian Murray

The police are searching for three men who held up an Astoria clothing store at gunpoint Wednesday and made off with $1,000 in cash and merchandise.

The suspects entered Long Island City Kleaners, which is located at 45-03 Broadway, around 4 pm, and told workers they had a gun, police said.

The video, released by the police today, shows the men stuffing cash into their pockets and stealing items such as Michael Jordan sneakers.

The suspects are described as ranging from 5-foot-7 to 6 feet in height. One of the men has a tattoo of lips on the left side of his neck.

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

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