A telecom store on Barteljorisstraat in Haarlem was robbed on Monday afternoon, marking the second robbery at the location following a similar incident on Saturday. Police are currently searching for the suspects involved in the crimes.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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