Surveillance footage shows “polite” robber thanking clerk after Ohio hotel theft – video

Entertainment|22/4/2026
Surveillance footage shows “polite” robber thanking clerk after Ohio hotel theft – video
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  • Surveillance footage captures unusual hotel robbery in Ohio
  • Suspect leaves after calm exchange with clerk following theft

Authorities in Franklin County, Ohio, have released surveillance footage showing an unusual robbery at a hotel on April 14, where an unidentified man entered the front desk area and demanded money from a hotel employee.

Police said the suspect appeared to imply he was armed, prompting the clerk to comply with the demand and hand over cash without resistance.

Despite the criminal nature of the incident, officials highlighted an unusual detail at the end of the encounter, as the suspect appears to thank the clerk before leaving, while the employee calmly responds, “Have a nice night.”

Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the case and are urging the public to assist in identifying the suspect or provide any information that could help locate him.