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Suspect in attempted art museum break-in charged on four counts

Police responded to the Toledo Museum of Art shortly before 6 a.m. Friday. The suspect has since been charged on multiple counts.

TOLEDO, Ohio — A suspect is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to break into the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) Friday, according to court documents and a Toledo police report. 

Police responded to the art museum at 5:50 a.m. after receiving a 911 call from TMA security. The security officer told police a suspect crashed a vehicle nearby and was trying to break into the museum. Crews responded to the scene and took the suspect, Tyler Huff, into custody. According to a court document, Huff entered a door to the museum and tried to gain access to the building while it was closed. 

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In the report, police claimed Huff appeared to be under the influence of an "unknown substance." Toledo Fire and Rescue crews transported Huff to the hospital evaluation. Police also said they determined the vehicle Huff crashed was stolen.

Huff was charged with receiving stolen property, obstructing official business, resisting arrest and criminal trespassing. He was arraigned in Lucas County Common Pleas Court on Dec. 14 and pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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There was no damage to the museum, according to the report. 

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