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Murfreesboro 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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