WWW.QNS.COM RIDGEWOOD TIMES JANUARY 5, 2017 5 Maspeth bank robber linked to series of Chase bank heists Photo via Google Maps/Inset courtesy of NYPD A man responsible for fi ve Chase bank robberies across Queens dating back to September hit yet another branch, this one in Maspeth, on Dec. 27. BY ROBERT POZARYCKI RPOZARYCKI@QNS.COM @ROBBPOZ He’s done it again. The man who robbed a Chase bank in Maspeth on the aft ernoon of Dec. 27 is the same culprit wanted for robbing fi ve other Chase locations across Queens since September, police sources said. According to police, the suspect robbed the Chase bank located at 54-12 48th St., near the Long Island Expressway, at about 2:59 p.m. on Dec. 27. Law enforcement sources said the suspect — described as a 30-year-old black male standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds and wearing a white sweater with dark horizontal stripes, black jeans and black sneakers while toting a black backpack on his shoulder — handed over a demand note to the teller. Police said the suspect received $5,000 in cash, then fl ed in an unknown direction. Offi cers from the 108th Precinct responded to the scene; there were no injuries. A search of the surrounding area was conducted, but no arrests were made. Detectives, however, were able to recover an image of the suspect from one of the bank’s security cameras. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, visit their website or send a text message to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls and messages are kept confi dential. This Ridgewood-based cop donated 22 inches of hair to charity BY ANTHONY GIUDICE AGIUDICE@RIDGEWOODTIMES.COM @A_GIUDICEREPORT One offi cer from the 104th Precinct made an impressive donation to the American Cancer Society by letting down her long locks of hair. Police Officer Sandra Campos lopped off 22 inches of her hair at the Peter Cardella Senior Center in Ridgewood on Thursday night, Dec. 29, to make wigs for women and children who have been diagnosed with cancer. The Ridgewood-based command and the 104th Precinct Community Council are heavily involved with Relay for Life of Middle Village, and Campos wanted to do her part to help. Through her “Cut for the Cure” campaign, she has already raised $800. “God gave me this gift for my whole life and I want to share this with people who need it more than I do,” Campos said of her hair. “I want to be able to pretty much give cancer patients a smile and let them know they’re not in this alone. I know besides them being diagnosed with this terrible disease, on top of that they have to deal with the loss of their hair and stuff like that, so I just want to do a little bit that I can to help them.” Campos originally wanted to cut her hair during the summer, but decided P.O. Sandra Campos holding the 22 inches of hair she had cut off which will be donated to make free wigs for cancer patients. to hold off once she learned of the precinct’s involvement with Relay for Life. The Relay for Life organization is partnered with Pantene, which makes wigs for women and children going through a cancer diagnosis, free of charge. “I commend her for what she is doing. I think it’s 22 inches of hair, maybe a little more. We’ll see, her hair grows very quick,” Deputy Inspector Mark Wachter, c omma n d i n g offi cer of the 104th Precinct said. “To donate your hair, and this amount of hair is tremendous — 22 inches of hair — and just to think what children’s lives will be changed by this donation. I’ve got to thank Sandra for doing this.” Although Campos was donating her hair to help others, she would also be benefi ting, she admitted. Photos by Anthony Giudice/RIDGEWOOD TIMES Caring for all that hair took a lot of work, Campos said. She would always have to wear her hair in a bun while at work, which would give her headaches aft er a short time. Even though she was nervous to cut off most of her long, dark hair, she was excited to start the New Year with a diff erent style. “New year, new hair,” is her motto going into 2017. Campos was grateful for the support the community showed her, as members of the Juniper Park Civic Association, the 104th Precinct Community Council, Father Mike Lopez of All Saints United American Catholic Church, her fellow offi cers from the precinct, and her family and friends showed up for the event. If you would like to donate to Campos’ cause, visit her Relay for Life page. Wyckoff Heights boss to talk at Board 5 meeting The chief executive offi cer of Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is slated to appear at the next Community Board 5 meeting in Middle Village this Wednesday night, Jan. 11. As announced by District Manager Gary Giordano, the session takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Christ the King Regional High School, located at 68-02 Metropolitan Ave. Ramon Rodriguez, CEO of Wyckoff Heights, will make a presentation at the meeting. Thereaft er, the board will hold its regular agenda, which includes the public forum; a review of liquor license applications and demolition notices; reports by Chairperson Vincent Arcuri and District Manager Giordano; and committee reports. For more information, call Board 5 at 718-366-1834.
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