Dayton Police Seek Public’s Help in Armed Robbery Investigation
Dayton Police are seeking the public's help to identify a suspect accused of an armed robbery that occurred around 9 p.m. on October 22 at a Sunoco Gas Station. The suspect reportedly brandished a firearm and fled the scene in…
Dayton, OH, November 6, 2026 — Dayton Police are requesting assistance from the public in identifying an individual believed to be involved in an armed robbery. The incident took place on the evening of October 22, reportedly around 9 p.m.
According to initial reports from the Dayton Police Department, the robbery occurred at a Sunoco Gas Station. The suspect involved allegedly brandished a firearm during the commission of the crime. Following the incident, the individual fled the scene.
The suspect reportedly made their escape in a Black Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle was observed leaving the vicinity of the gas station. Stolen property was taken from the establishment during the robbery. Specific details regarding the nature or value of the stolen property were not provided.
The identity of the suspect remains unknown to authorities. The Dayton Police Department is actively working to gather more information and identify the individual responsible. No information was provided regarding the specific location of the Sunoco Gas Station within Dayton.
Investigators are urging anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, has seen the described vehicle, or possesses any information pertaining to the suspect’s identity to come forward. The police department has not released information about potential leads beyond seeking public assistance. Further details, including the exact address of the Sunoco Gas Station and the suspect’s description beyond the vehicle used for escape, were not immediately available.
The Dayton Police Department encourages individuals with relevant information to contact them directly. The time of the incident and the description of the getaway vehicle are key elements authorities are using in their ongoing investigation.
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