Can you help police ID gunman who robbed tow truck driver?

Dayton police are asking for the public’s help to solve the gunpoint robbery of a tow truck driver.

The robbery happened at 12:50 a.m. July 23 in the 5400 block of Hoover Avenue near Miller Avenue in Dayton.

After the robbery, the suspect ran back toward Miller Avenue.

If anyone has information about the crime, call 937-333 COPS or Miami Valley CrimeStoppers at 937-222-STOP.

#HELPID Male robbed tow truck driver at gun point on 7/23 at 12:50a in 5400 blk of Hoover Ave near Miller Ave. Suspect walks up to truck & after robbery runs back toward Miller Ave. Recognize him or know anything about this crime? Call 937-333-COPS or Crime Stoppers 937-222-STOP pic.twitter.com/ZZBnrSo7QS
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) July 29, 2021

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