Police investigate 2 rooftop break-ins a mile apart on Long Island

Monday, November 14, 2016
CEDARHURST, Long Island (WABC) -- Police are investigating a pair of break-ins just about a mile apart on Long Island.

Investigators say the thieves got in through the roof.
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Nassau County police say the first break-in happened at a Chase Bank in Cedarhurst. The second was at a Staples store in North Lawrence.

The manager of the store says several laptop computers and tablets were missing.
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But nothing was stolen from the bank.

Police say the crimes could be connected, because of the method of entry.
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