Dayton Police Seek Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect
Police are asking the public for tips after an armed robbery near South Broadway Street in Dayton.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Property Crime
The Dayton Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred on October 22, 2026, near the 1000 block of South Broadway Street. The suspect allegedly pointed a gun at a victim, who ran away, and then took property from the victim's vehicle before leaving in a black Chevrolet Impala.
Why it matters
Police are relying on community tips to identify the suspect, who remains at large. Public help in cases like this can lead to arrests and help keep neighborhoods safe.
The Dayton Police Department has publicly requested tips to identify the armed robbery suspect, who remains unidentified as of the request. The suspect's identity and current whereabouts have not been disclosed, and no charges have been reported.
The players
Dayton Police Department
The municipal police agency responsible for patrolling the city of Dayton, Ohio, and investigating crimes such as armed robbery within its jurisdiction.
Miami Valley Crime Stoppers
A regional anonymous tip program serving the Miami Valley area of southwest Ohio that accepts information from the public to help solve crimes.
The details
The suspect allegedly pointed a gun at a victim near South Broadway Street, prompting the victim to run away. The suspect then allegedly entered the victim's vehicle, took property, and left the scene in a black Chevrolet Impala.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Armed robbery occurred near South Broadway Street around 9 p.m.
November 6, 2026: Police publicly requested tips identifying the suspect.
Legal Context
Public tip programs such as Miami Valley Crime Stoppers allow residents to report information anonymously, a mechanism that regional police agencies in southwest Ohio routinely use to solve property and violent crimes. This armed robbery appeal follows that established channel for identifying suspects in the Dayton area.
Residents near South Broadway Street can report any information about the suspect or the black Chevrolet Impala to police through anonymous channels. Local businesses and drivers in the area may want to remain alert while police continue the investigation.
The takeaway
Anonymous tips are a key tool for police in identifying suspects in cases like this one. Anyone with information about the armed robbery near South Broadway Street is encouraged to contact authorities.
Further reading
For more coverage of similar incidents, explore Property Crime reporting in Dayton.
More information
Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Miami Valley Crime Stoppers online tip submission.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKEF.
