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Borough Park home burglar goes on spending spree with stolen credit cards

Investigators say the suspect used an unknown object to break into the residence near East 51st Street and 9th Avenue.

Lauren Pena

Aug 27, 2026, 6:52 AM

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Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who burglarized a home last Tuesday in Borough Park.

Investigators say the suspect used an unknown object to break into the residence near East 51st Street and 9th Avenue around 3 a.m.

He stole mail containing the 36-year-old victim’s credit cards before fleeing the scene in a white Jeep Cherokee.

Police say he used the credit cards for purchases at various locations.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call 1-800-577-TIPS.

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