The Cincinnati Police Department has issued a call for assistance in locating Mr. Charles Croswait, a local Avondale resident seen last Friday, January 16, who is known to patronize area businesses and may be experiencing memory loss. A social media post from the department provided the last known whereabouts of Charles along with a plea for public help to ensure his safe return. Those with any information are encouraged to contact Detective Colonel directly at 513-569-8600.
The Twitter post from Cincinnati Police Department described Charles as someone who "frequents the Avondale businesses" and it could be vital for those in the immediate and surrounding areas to keep an eye out; local business owners and patrons are likely familiar with Charles, this connection to the community might spur the critical tip that leads to his whereabouts, said a call to action for people to report any sightings or information.
Please help us locate Mr. Charles Croswait. Charles was last seen in Avondale, Jan. 16, 2026. Charles frequents the Avondale businesses and may suffer from memory loss. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, contact Det. Colonel at 513-569-8600. pic.twitter.com/OhozpTtdx0
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) January 21, 2026
Details on Charles’ description or a photograph were not immediately provided through the social media request, though it's customary for police departments to update their posts with such information to assist in the search for missing persons. The mention of potential memory loss in the post points to a level of urgency, as individuals with cognitive impairment can find themselves in situations of increased vulnerability and risk.
