Cincinnati police are calling on the public to help identify two suspects in an aggravated robbery near the University of Cincinnati campus. Officers say the holdup happened at 2875 Short Vine Street and involved a pair of suspects who showed a firearm, demanded the victims’ belongings and went through their pockets. No arrests have been made, and investigators have released images of the suspects in hopes someone recognizes them.
Police release images, ask for tips
According to WLWT, the Cincinnati Police Department posted photos of the suspects and reported that the people pictured "pulled out a firearm, demanded victims' property, and went through their pockets." Anyone who recognizes them is asked to contact Det. Greene at (513) 569-8600 or call CrimeStoppers at (513) 352-3040.
Short Vine safety push after recent violence
As reported by WVXU, Short Vine, the two-block entertainment strip near the UC campus, has been under increased scrutiny. City Council approved a 9 p.m. curfew for unsupervised minors in November 2025 after reporting showed an uptick in robberies and aggravated assaults in Corryville, and officials said the curfew was one of several steps aimed at cutting down on late-night trouble in the area.
What aggravated robbery means in Ohio
Under the Ohio Revised Code, aggravated robbery is a serious felony that can be charged as a first-degree offense when a deadly weapon is involved. The display or use of a firearm during a theft offense can also trigger additional specifications that increase potential prison time.
Anyone with information about the robbery or the individuals shown in the released images is urged to contact the Cincinnati Police Department tip line or send an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers. As noted by WLWT, Det. Greene can be reached at (513) 569-8600 and anonymous tips can be called in to (513) 352-3040.
