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Burglar Steals Super’s Tools Worth Thousands


By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

January 3, 2023


BRONX - A building burglar made off with thousands of dollars worth of tools in the Bronx. 



The NYPD released surveillance video of a man suspected of stealing from the Mount Eden building. 



At around 1 am on December 21, a burglar slipped into an apartment building in the vicinity of Marcy Place and Walton Avenue. In the basement of the building, the thief helped himself to a slew of electric tools. 


Cops say the tools are valued at $2,700. 


The suspect is described as a male with a light complexion who is between the ages of 39 and 40. He has a medium build and was last seen wearing a black hoodie jacket, black sweatpants and black sneakers.




Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/

 or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 


All calls are strictly confidential.



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