CENTRAL OHIO -- Police said a serial robbery suspect has been stealing from local churches, and several police departments asked for your help.
NBC 4 reported with the FAST FACTS.
The most recent incident happened Saturday, July 11. Security video shows the suspect enter Bellbrook Community Church near Dayton.
Detectives think the suspect in the video is the same man wanted for several church thefts in Central Ohio.
Investigators said the suspect enters unlocked churches and steals church credit cards.
Apparently, the suspect has been going into the churches while church members are busy.
Investigators said the suspect robs the church offices and steals from members’ purses.
Authorities said the suspect charges hundreds of dollars on the churches’ credit cards before the cards are reported stolen.
Investigators think the suspect also is tied to church thefts in Reynoldsburg and Licking and Fairfield counties.
If you recognize the suspect or know anything about these thefts, call your local police department or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS or 8477.
Crime Stoppers does not use caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller.
You will remain anonymous. Submit your tip online at http://www.stopcrime.org or e-mail at tips@stopcrime.org.
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