The Cincinnati Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public to identify a man implicated in multiple trespass incidents at a local high school. The string of trespasses occurred at Mercy McAuley High School, an all-girls institution, with the suspect making unwelcome appearances last August 27, 28, and 31.
According to Local12's report, each visit by the trespasser was between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. During those times, he was repeatedly informed that he had no authorization to be in the building. Despite warnings on all three occasions, the individual's persistent unauthorized entries have raised concerns within the school community and the College Hill Neighborhood, where the man is said to visit especially near Cedar and Belmont Avenues frequently.
Authorities have shared a photograph of the alleged trespasser on social media to hasten his identification and urge anyone with information to step forward. The image shows a man whose presence at the school cannot yet be accounted for by law enforcement. In a release provided by the WLWT website, officials indicated that the man received explicit instructions not to return to the premises after each of the three incidents.
Within their outreach, Cincinnati Police have also provided a point of contact for those who might have information pertinent to the ongoing investigation. As announced by X The Cincinnati Police Department, Police Officer Brown can be reached directly at 513-515-1971 should citizens have relevant details to share. The department's open channel and dissemination of the suspect’s image serve as measures for apprehension and as deterrents to similar violations in the future.
CPD is attempting to identify the suspect involved in a Criminal Trespass offense. The suspect entered Mercy McAuley High School on three separate occasions, each time being warned not to enter the building after being found. Please contact P.O. Brown at 513-515-1971 with info. pic.twitter.com/iTTEN3pAYT
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) September 4, 2024
