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From top left: Mario Rodriguez-Chincilla, Wilmer Velasquez-Cruz, Carlos Velasquez, Edwin Acosta-Martinez and Jonathan Portillo (credit: Handout)

Gang Of 5 Indicted In String Of Violent Suffolk County Armed Robberies

They allegedly wore masks and brandished handguns and knives. On Monday, charges were levied in a string of violent armed robberies on Long Island. Homeowners and store owners said there is relief now that five people have been put behind bars.

2012/03/12

Sketch of one of the suspects wanted in the armed robberies (Photo/DCPI)

Police: Queens Suspects Pushed Elderly Women, Took ATM Cards

Many in Jamaica Estates were stunned by the brazen string of crimes in which the female victims — in their 50′s and 60′s — were pushed into cars, and in one case into a trunk.

2011/01/18

Bronx armed robbery suspect

Bronx Police Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect

The string of robberies has taken place all on East 170 Street, where the suspect has robbed four commercial establishments in three months, according to police.

2010/10/23

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