Community helps police ID 1 of 2 suspects in debit card theft

A tip from the public has helped police identify a suspect in a case involving a stolen debit card.

Surveillance photos showed two men involved in the incident. One was wearing a dark coat, dark green pants, a multi-colored hat and lanyard with keys around his neck. The other suspect had short, dark hair and wore camouflage pants and a thick tan coat. They were driving a silver minivan.

Dayton police spokeswoman Cara Zinski-Neace said the suspect in a multi-colored hat, the one who used the card, has been identified.

#UPDATE - The suspect in the multi-colored hat has been identified by a tip from our awesome community.
Our detectives thank you for the incredibly quick assistance! https://t.co/oF5pZS0ug1
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) February 17, 2021

The suspects used the debit card early Dec. 26, 2020, at a store in the 1500 block of Huffman Avenue, Dayton police reported.

If you recognize the other suspect or have any information about this crime, call Dayton police at 937-333-COPS or Miami Valley Crime Stoppers at 937-222-STOP

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