Theft happened at a home that was under construction in the 6900 block of SW 149th Lane Road

Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to identify the man in this photo who they said d stole a security camera worth around $355.00. (Marion County Sheriff's Office)

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies are looking for the man they say stole a surveillance camera set up to prevent theft at a construction site, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

According to a news release, the unidentified man went to a home that was under construction in the 6900 block of SW 149th Lane Road and stole the security camera worth around $355.

The construction company told deputies they purchased the camera to provide surveillance of the property. While reviewing the footage, they discovered the man stealing the camera.

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“It’s very unfortunate that he stole the camera, but it certainly did its job,” the release read in part.

Deputies did not say what day the theft happened.

If you know who the person in the photo is, please call the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 352-732-9111.

You can call be eligible for a cash reward by calling in an anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP or 352-368-7867. Tips can also be submitted at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com. For Crime Stoppers, please reference 24-03 in your tip.

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