The Cincinnati Police Department has turned to the public in their ongoing search for 14-year-old Aija Wheeler, a juvenile reported as a runaway. Aija has been missing since Monday, as detailed in a social media post from the Cincinnati Police Department. The post, which went live in the early hours today, suggested that the young girl was last seen at 8:00 am on her disappearance, with indications pointing to the Bond Hill or Roselawn area as a potential destination where she may be headed.
Please assist us in locating 14-year-old Aija Wheeler. Aija was last seen on 3/31/25 at 8:00 am. A possible destination is the Bond Hill or Roselawn area. If you have any information regarding her location, please contact Det. Colonel at 513-569-8600. pic.twitter.com/OzUrfELSzI
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) April 2, 2025
Urging the community to aid in their efforts, the Cincinnati Police provided a contact point for those with valuable information that may lead to locating Aija. They've asked anyone with insights to reach out to Det. Colonel at 513-569-8600, in hopes that community assistance can bring the teenager safely home. The post did not provide further specifics regarding Aija's last known attire or any pertinent characteristics that might assist the public in recognizing her.
The case of Aija Wheeler is one in a larger narrative of runaway juveniles, a pressing issue that continually challenges law enforcement and communities alike. Each year, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children responds to thousands of reports of missing children, many classified as runaways. The circumstances surrounding each case can vary widely, but the common throughline is the urgency families and authorities feel in bringing these young individuals back to safety.
