Queens Diner Owners Beaten Trying To Stop Dine-And-Ditch Duo, Police Say
Two men are wanted for attacking a couple of workers who tried to stop the duo from skipping out on their breakfast bill at a Queens diner, police said.
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Two men are wanted for attacking a couple of workers who tried to stop the duo from skipping out on their breakfast bill at a Queens diner, police said.
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