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Homeless man accused in attempted Copiague bank robbery

A homeless man is accused of trying to rob a bank in Copiague. Police say John Phillips went into the Bank of America on Sunrise Highway Friday afternoon and handed the teller a note demanding cash.

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Aug 27, 2016, 3:32 PM

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