Crime & Safety

Burglar Steals Electronics From Salon In Long Island City: NYPD

The thief made off with a tablet, a DVR and an iPad mini, police say.

LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS -- The NYPD is looking for a man who made off with a bundle of electronics from a Long Island City hair salon after sneaking in through an unlocked window, police say.

Police said the unidentified man slipped into Phoenix Hair Salon at 10-87 Jackson Ave. through a front window on Dec. 6 at around 5 a.m. Once inside, he swiped a tablet, a DVR and an iPad before fleeing, authorities said.

Photo via Google Maps. Phoenix Hair Studio located at 10-87 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City.

The NYPD released video surveillance of the suspect, who is seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and black sneakers.

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Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

Lead photo via NYPD.

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