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Man Wanted For Stealing Construction Equipment In The Bronx

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are searching for a man they say has been breaking into businesses in the Bronx and stealing construction equipment.

The suspect has targeted at least three locations in Hunts Point since April 21, police said.

He's cut chains and slipped through metal gates to get inside the businesses, investigators said.

In one incident, police said the suspect even drove out with a forklift.

The NYPD released video of the suspect dragging stolen equipment on a dolly.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS, visit the Crime Stoppers website, or text tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and enter TIP577.

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