Man crashes SUV into Dayton business, runs away; Police request help from public

DAYTON — A man drove his SUV into a local Dayton business and drove away before officers arrived Saturday overnight.

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At 1:35 a.m., Dayton Police and Fire responded to reports of a vehicle into a business at the 500 block of Wayne Avenue, Montgomery County Regional Dispatch confirmed to News Center 7.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found a Chevy Traverse crashed into the business with no occupant inside, dispatch informed. Officers believed the suspect ran from the scene before they arrived.

Police actively searched for a white male, who was thought to have been driving the car, dispatch said. There were no other descriptors of the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch number at 937-225-4557.

Dayton Police led the investigation into the crash. News Center 7 reached out for more information.

We will update this story as it develops and learn more.

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