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Suspect snuck into Ditmars shop for smokes, lottery tickets: Police

Suspect snuck into Ditmars shop for smokes, lottery tickets: Police
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ASTORIA — Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly snuck into the Coffee Pot Restaurant and stole cigarettes and scratch-off lottery tickets, the NYPD said.

Authorities said the suspect snuck in through a window at the restaurant on 23rd Avenue near the corner of 29th Street around 4 a.m. Monday and stole several cartons of cigarettes and lotto tickets.

Anyone with information in regards to this break-in is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers’ website atnypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.