Police Led to Car Wash Robber by Trail of Quarters
Five thousand quarters stolen from suspect’s workplace; he was later seen “purchasing items using only quarters.”
Five thousand quarters stolen from suspect’s workplace; he was later seen “purchasing items using only quarters.”
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