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Police have identified 48-year-old Nabil Kartah as the primary suspect in a series of thefts targeting religious institutions across New York City. Kartah is wanted for his alleged involvement in seven separate theft incidents that occurred across multiple boroughs, including Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan. Investigators state that Kartah allegedly posed as a worshipper to gain access to mosques, where he then stole wallets and credit cards from unattended jackets and bags. The criminal activity resulted in significant financial losses, with stolen cards allegedly used to make approximately $4,400 in unauthorized purchases in the Bronx alone. Police estimate the total value of losses across all seven cases to be nearly $20,000. The New York City Police Department's Hate Crime Task Force is currently leading the investigation into these incidents. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any information that could assist in locating Kartah. Individuals with knowledge of the suspect's whereabouts or information regarding the thefts are asked to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). For those who prefer to communicate in Spanish, the hotline number is 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The investigation remains active as law enforcement continues to search for Kartah, who remains at large. The NYPD emphasizes the seriousness of these crimes and encourages anyone with relevant information to come forward to help bring the suspect to justice.
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