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Cops Bust Shoplifter, Find Coke: Police
Man had tucked stolen cologne into his pants; the bulge looked like a weapon, according to police.

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Prior, Kevin was the Local Editor of Nyack-Piermont Patch.
Man had tucked stolen cologne into his pants; the bulge looked like a weapon, according to police.

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