Surveillance image released of U.S. Bank burglar

UPDATE @ 2 p.m. March 3

Police released a surveillance image of the unidentified burglar in hopes of making an arrest.

Police said the perpetrator pried open a small safe and stole some rolled coins before running away.

If you can identify the suspect, police ask that you call (937) 222-STOP, or text the word TIP400 with the information to 274673.

FIRST REPORT Feb. 15

Dayton police are looking for a man suspected of breaking into U.S. Bank, 10 N. Ludlow St.

The suspect broke through the glass front door, pried open a small safe behind the counter and got away with $200 in quarters, according to the police report.

Police said a security camera had been tampered with in the break-in, which happened around 1:30 a. m. Sunday.

A security guard described the suspect as male, around 6 feet tall and of thin build, according to the police report.

The guard spotted the suspect running from the bank.

Police said the suspect left behind a blue lunch bag and two black leather portfolios containing U.S. bank paperwork.

Anyone with information are asked to call Crime Stoppers at (937) 222-7867.