A quiet knock at the door near Morse Road and Interstate 71 turned into a late-night robbery on Feb. 21, according to Columbus police. A woman told officers she opened her door around 1 a.m., thinking the man outside was a relative. Instead, he pulled a knife, demanded money and took her property before leaving.
WSYX reports that the suspect is described as a Black male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and roughly 200 pounds, with a thin mustache and beard. He was said to be wearing a black cap and a black coat. No arrests were immediately announced, and there was no additional information available at the time of that report.
Morse Road Has Seen Multiple Incidents
That stretch of Morse Road has been the scene of several robberies and thefts in recent months, according to police reports. Earlier this year, a 'note-passing' stickup in the same area also prompted a public call for tips.
How To Help
Anyone with information about the Feb. 21 robbery is asked to contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online via Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. Columbus Division of Police press notices list the Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665 for leads that go directly to investigators, and residents are urged to call 911 if they see a suspect or any immediate threat.
Police also encourage residents to verify who is at the door before opening it and to consider tools like porch cameras or neighbor-alert networks to help deter opportunistic thieves. Anyone who has video or other information that could help identify the suspect is asked to share it through the tip lines above.
