Cincinnati police are asking Carthage neighbors to check their cameras after two masked people tried to force their way into a home through a window last Thursday, then ran off on foot when they were disturbed. On Monday, the department released surveillance photos that show the pair's clothing and movements, hoping someone in the neighborhood recognizes them.
What Police Released
In a social media post, the Cincinnati Police Department said District Four detectives are investigating the attempted burglary and asked that tips be directed to Detective Dawson at 513-569-8625, while anonymous leads can go to Crime Stoppers. The Cincinnati Police Department included still images from the scene and listed the two phone numbers in its public appeal.
Details From the Images
“The pictured suspects attempted to gain entry through a window of a residence, before fleeing the scene on foot,” the post said, alongside still frames that police say were pulled from surveillance video. The images show two people dressed in dark clothing and wearing masks, and investigators say even small details such as a shoe style, jacket pattern or the way someone walks could be enough to spark a useful tip. Cincinnati Police Department officials urged anyone with photos, video or information to contact investigators right away.
Crime Trends in the City
Property crime, including burglaries and attempted break-ins, has been creeping up in certain parts of Cincinnati, even as shootings have dropped to lower levels, according to local reporting and police data. WLWT notes neighborhood-level spikes in burglaries and related property offenses, a backdrop that police say makes quick tips from residents especially important.
How to Share Tips
Anyone with information about the Carthage incident can call Detective Dawson at the number listed in the police post, or reach Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040 to leave an anonymous tip. The city's police contact page also lists District Four's nonemergency line and Crime Stoppers details for people who prefer to go through official channels. The City of Cincinnati and Crime Stoppers Hamilton outline how anonymous tips are handled and how to send in photos or video.
