Thieves stole laptop computers containing the names and Social Security numbers of every registered voter in the city from election commission offices over the Christmas holiday, authorities said Friday.

The computers also contain voters’ addresses and phone numbers, Election Commissioner Ray Barrett said.

The commission intends to send notices to the more than 337,000 registered voters in the city informing them of the theft.

Voters are warned to monitor their bank accounts for suspicious activity. Read more

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