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Police: Teen tried to steal car with owner inside

A Uniondale teen has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal a running car and was caught after he was stopped by a person sleeping in the back seat.  Police say just before 5 a.m. yesterday Jordan

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May 16, 2015, 1:43 AM

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