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Murfreesboro police searching for man who burglarized local business by rappelling into hole on the roof

Police searching for man who burglarized local business by rappelling into hole on the roof
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) — Police in Murfreesboro need your help tracking down a man, who was caught on camera breaking into a local arcade.

It happened at the Lanes, Trains, and Automobiles on Butler Drive on Sunday. Police said the burglar cut a hole into the roof and rappelled down a rope to get inside. Video shows he stole about $1,500 from an ATM and a game card recharging machine.

The business said he broke in the business as the place was undergoing interior renovations. Video shows him carrying a hammer and a prying tool that he used to open a cash register and the ATM.

The burglar was wearing a green camouflage balaclava to cover his head and face, a black jacket, blue jeans, brown square-toed leather boots, gloves and was carrying a black backpack.

If you have any information on who this guy is, give Murfreesboro police a call. You could be eligible for a cash reward.

Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at tony.sloan@newschannel5.com.

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