Cincinnati police are investigating an abduction offense after suspects drove off in a running car with two children inside outside 2507 W. Clifton Ave on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The vehicle, a 2014 Acura with Ohio plate JXF6299, was driven southbound before the children later exited the car, according to police.
D1 is investigating an Abduction offense that occurred at 2507 W. Clifton Ave., Feb. 18. The suspects took a 2014 Acura, Ohio plate JXF6299, that was left running with two children inside and drove SB. The children later exited. Contact Det. Bohl at 513-352-4580 with information. https://x.com/i/status/2024160198630265283
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) February 18, 2026
According to the Cincinnati Police Department, District 1 detectives have opened an investigation into the reported abduction and are asking anyone who saw what happened to call Det. Bohl at 513-352-4580 or CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040. The department's post did not say whether any arrests had been made.
Pattern of Thefts Involving Running Cars
The incident comes amid a streak of similar thefts around Cincinnati in recent weeks, where thieves have targeted unattended vehicles left running to warm up. In one recent case, a child was inside one of three cars stolen over a 12-hour stretch, as reported by WCPO. Police have repeatedly warned drivers not to leave keys in the ignition and to keep children with them when stepping away from a vehicle.
Police Activity Around Stolen Vehicles
Separately, officers have been stepping up their response to stolen vehicles. On Tuesday night in the West End, police pursued at least one stolen vehicle in a chase that ended with a crash involving an unmarked police car and two people taken into custody, WLWT reported. Authorities said one person was found with a firearm and a Taser was used in one arrest, according to FOX19.
How To Help and Stay Safe
Investigators are asking anyone with dash-cam video, surveillance footage or other information about the incident at 2507 W. Clifton Ave to contact Det. Bohl at 513-352-4580 or CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040, according to the Cincinnati Police Department's post. Residents are also being reminded not to leave vehicles running unattended, especially when children are inside.
