The Cincinnati Police Department has turned to social media in their ongoing efforts to locate a missing person, James Eric Griffin, who disappeared over a week ago. According to the department’s official Twitter post, Mr. Griffin was seen wearing a dark blue hat, grey T-shirt, blue jacket, and blue jeans last Wednesday. The post elaborates that he left his residence and was observed getting into the back seat of a vehicle, after which he has not been seen or heard from.
A concerned community has shared the call for help across various platforms, hoping for a break in the case that could lead to discovering Mr. Griffin’s whereabouts. The department urges anyone with information to come forward and has provided a direct line to Det. Scott at 513-979-4400, emphasizing the importance of even seemingly insignificant details. The original post does not elaborate on the make or model of the vehicle Mr. Griffin entered, nor does it provide any further context regarding his disappearance.
The lack of details surrounding the circumstances of Mr. Griffin's disappearance raises questions and concerns among residents. The engagement with the post – from retweets to community-led search parties – underscores the collective effort to bring attention to his case. Local businesses and other organizations have been requested to check their surveillance footage from the day of Mr. Griffin's disappearance in hopes that any clue may emerge to aid the police in their investigation.
As time passes, the urgency of locating James Eric Griffin intensifies. The Cincinnati Police Department implores the public to report any potential sightings or information. The case serves as a sobering reminder of citizens' critical role in supporting law enforcement efforts during missing persons investigations. The Cincinnati Police Department’s social media post, accessible here, remains one of the key avenues for disseminating information and rallying community support for the Griffin family during this trying time.
Please help us locate James Eric Griffin. Mr. Griffin was last seen on 3/12/25 wearing a dark blue hat, grey T-shirt, blue jacket and blue jeans. He left his residence and got into the back seat of a vehicle and has not returned. Contact Det. Scott at 513-979-4400 with any info. pic.twitter.com/bSH4tiigaq
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) March 19, 2025
