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Hempstead Duo Charged With Robbery After Change Machine 'Ate Their Money,' Police Say
A Long Island duo was charged with robbery after they allegedly stole $20 from a laundromat attendant after the cash change machine ate their money.
The incident took place in Westbury around 8:40 p.m., Monday, July 18.
According to detectives, William Solarzano, age 18, and Jennifer Coreas, age 24, both of Hempstead, entered Olivia’s Laundromat located at 535 Old Country Road to do laundry.
Solarzano told a female employee the change machine did not dispense quarters after he inserted his money, Nassau County Police said.
The employee explained a refund wou…
