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Police: Man Suspected Of Stealing Construction Tools From Brooklyn Synagogue

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are trying to track down a man accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of construction tools from a synagogue in Brooklyn.

The burglary happened back on Aug. 19 inside a synagogue on 12th Avenue in Borough Park.

Police said the suspect was seen on video breaking in through the front door.

He allegedly stole $1,100 worth of construction tools before taking off on a bicycle.

Police said they are searching for a man between the ages of 30 and 40 years old.

Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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