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Tire, Rim Thefts Continue On Long Island

WANTAGH, NY (CBSNewYork) - We told you last week how thieves took the rims and tires off of five cars in Massapequa, Long Island - leaving the vehicles on blocks in the streets.

WCBS 880's Sophia Hall On The Story

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Now a dealership was also hit.

Police said the rims and the tires were taken from seven vehicles at Merrick Dodge in Wantagh.

The estimated loss to the dealership - a whopping $26,000.

Authorities told WCBS 880 reporter Sophia Hall that it takes the crooks only about thirty seconds to steal four rims and tires from a car.

Police have no description of the suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers, 800-244-8477. All calls will be kept confidential.

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