Can you ID gunman who tried to rob Speedway in Dayton?

Dayton police on Thursday released surveillance images of a gunman they said tried to rob a Speedway store earlier this month in Dayton.

The suspect around 3:15 a.m. July 6 pulled out a handgun and forced a customer to the counter and then demanded money from the clerk at the store at 1556 Huffman Ave., according to the Dayton Police Department.

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The clerk ran to the rear and the suspect left without getting any money, police said.

The suspect, who is not quite 6 feet tall, has a medium build and goatee was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up and dark gray or faded black pants.

Anyone who recognizes him is urged to call Dayton police at 937-333-COPS or Crime Stoppers 937-222-STOP.

#HELPID Suspect in attempt armed robbery at Speedway, Huffman Ave. On 7/6 at 3:15a, male had gun & forced a customer to counter & demanded money from clerk. Clerk fled the counter & suspect ran out. Suspect = under 6', goatee. Call 937-333-COPS or CrimeStoppers 937-222-STOP pic.twitter.com/Fb0JYmuMRd
— Dayton Police Dept. (@DaytonPolice) July 22, 2021

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