Affleck's The Town inspired real-life burglars
The alleged leaders of a New York burglary ring have told cops they used tips from BEN AFFLECK's movie THE TOWN to rob a series of convenience stores and delis.
Police claim the suspects, who were arrested over the weekend (15-16Oct11), have revealed they poured bleach on cash drawers in an effort to destroy DNA evidence - after watching Affleck and Jeremy Renner in the hit 2010 film.
The accused are suspected of robbing a series of shops and stores in Brooklyn and Queens.