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The Takeover (16 Oct. 1989)

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While the city suffers a riot, Francisco and Sikes alone must defend their precinct house from a gang of thieves.

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While the city suffers a riot, Francisco and Sikes alone must defend their precinct house from a gang of thieves.

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