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Perp Snuck Into Queens Con Ed Facility Twice To Steal Wire: NYPD
The thief stole large amounts of copper wire twice while wearing a bright green construction hat, police say.

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The thief stole large amounts of copper wire twice while wearing a bright green construction hat, police say.

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