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Hunt for 2 phony cops in Queens

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The NYPD is looking for two men accused of impersonating police officers during a knife-point robbery in Queens.

Police say the two men forcibly entered a Jackson Heights apartment on March 9 armed with switchblade knives.

One of the suspects has been identified by police as Julian Rodriguez, 25. Cops say he is 5'7" tall, 169 lbs. with short black hair.

Police say Rodriguez and an accomplice identified themselves as police officers and demanded money from the 36-year-old male occupant.
 
When the man complied, the alleged thieves fled.
 
Police ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

All calls will be kept confidential.

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