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NYC cops grab man in PJs chasing burglar

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Published: June 25, 2008 at 1:38 PM

NEW YORK, June 25 (UPI) -- An alleged New York City burglar nearly got away clean after he yelled for help, causing two police officers to tackle the super of the building instead.

Police sources told the New York Post the Manhattan Community College officers grabbed Bobby Gardocki as Gardocki was chasing the suspect, who was screaming that a "crazy guy" was trying to kill him.

"The guy was yelling at no one in particular, 'Stop this crazy guy. He's trying to kill me!'" said Gardocki, who admitted he did look a little strange since he was chasing the guy in his pajamas.

A building tenant happened upon the scene and quickly convinced the officer they had the wrong man. The suspect, Michael Estrada of Queens, was picked up a short distance away and charged with stealing $3,000 in jewelry from an apartment.

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