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2 accused of trying to steal used cooking oil

Quick ReadTwo Queens men tried to steal used cooking oil from an Island Park restaurant Wednesday morning by vacuuming it from a recycling container, Nassau County police said.

Two Queens men tried to steal used cooking oil from an Island Park restaurant Wednesday morning by vacuuming it from a recycling container, Nassau County police said.

Byron A. Villacres Parra, 28, of 1827 Woodbine St., Ridgewood, and Mario A. Romero Malave, 38, of 51-19 103rd St., Corona, were arrested on charges of attempted petty larceny and possession of burglary tools, police said.

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