Police in Surprise, AZ, are searching for a vandalism suspect dubbed the "Croc Bandit," known for wearing Croc-style sandals while damaging businesses.

Surprise police said the community sharing a social media post helped them find the suspect in less than a week. Here's why he was called the 'Croc Bandit.'

Surprise Police say they have arrested a man who they believe is the so-called 'Croc Bandit.' The Croc Bandit is accused of causing criminal damage to a number of businesses, one of which was captured by a surveillance camera.