Cincinnati police put a face to a Central Parkway break-in on Wednesday, sharing a photo and asking the public to help identify a person they say forced their way into an occupied private business and stole property. District 1 detectives report the incident happened at 1228 Central Parkway and say the investigation is still underway. Officers released a still image of the person of interest and are urging anyone who recognizes them to get in touch.
What police say
According to a post on X from the Cincinnati Police Department, District 1 investigators are working a burglary at 1228 Central Parkway and shared a photo of the person they want to identify. Police allege the suspect entered a private establishment while it was occupied and removed property without permission. The post does not mention any arrests or suggest a possible motive.
How to tip
The department’s post states, “If you have information on the pictured suspect, contact Det. Bell at 513-352-3513,” according to the Cincinnati Police Department. Tips can also be sent anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Hamilton at 513-352-3040 or through the group’s online tip portal. The organization says its tipline accepts anonymous leads and may offer rewards.
Central Parkway context
Central Parkway sits between Over-the-Rhine and downtown, a stretch where merchants have recently raised alarms about property crime. The department’s renewed on-foot patrols in OTR, meant to discourage retail theft and other property offenses, drew a mix of praise and skepticism from business owners, as reported by WCPO. Police have turned to social media before for help on Central Parkway cases; WLWT covered an earlier theft investigation on the corridor, and a Central Parkway public indecency case drew a separate appeal in November.
Detectives say the investigation remains active as they follow up on leads and review any available footage. Anyone who may have video or information that could help identify the person in the photo is asked to check their recordings and share tips with authorities.
