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NYPD Searching For Leury Mojica In String Of Bronx Car Thefts

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are seeking the public's help tracking down a suspected car thief in the Bronx.

Investigators believe 18-year-old Leury Mojica was part of a group that stole nearly a dozen vehicles from gas stations, car washes and parking lots back in March.

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Police are seeking the public's help tracking down a suspected car thief in the Bronx. (Credit: NYPD)

In three of the incidents, police said the suspects also assaulted and robbed parking lot attendants.

They made off with 11 stolen vehicles, along with the keys to others, $720 in cash and credit cards.

Police arrested 18-year-old Windelson Montero and 19-year-old Angel Benitez in the robbery spree back in April. They also previously said they were searching for 22-year-old Jose Medina.

Anyone with information about the suspects 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 via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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