Surveillance cameras caught this man trying to break into an ATM using a blow torch.

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By Yolanda Jones of The Commercial Appeal

Memphis police are searching for a man who used a blow torch in an attempt to break into an ATM in downtown Memphis.

The incident occurred at the Memphis Light, Gas and Water office building at 245 South Main around 12:05 p.m. last Sunday and was captured on video surveillance. Police said the suspect did not get any money from the ATM, police said.

Police are looking for a man who was wearing a straw hat with a white towel underneath. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt with a red Ecko Unlimited logo, gray pants and mismatched shoes — left shoe was red/gray and right shoe was royal blue/gray.

He also had a red luggage-type backpack with wheels that contained the blowtorch, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-2274.