Police are looking for a Kenton County man they say slipped into Pig Candy BBQ in Cincinnati's California neighborhood on Tuesday, pretended to be a health inspector with a mold complaint, and walked off with several items before staff realized something was off and confronted him.
How investigators say it happened
According to WLWT, court documents identify the suspect as 44-year-old Chad Snider. Investigators say Snider allegedly came in through the restaurant's rear entrance, took multiple items, and then told employees he was with the health department and had found mold. The station reports that those details are laid out in court filings and that officers are still working to track him down.
Pig Candy's location and neighborhood role
Per the restaurant's website, Pig Candy's Kellogg location is at 5901 Kellogg Ave, and the business also lists a Loveland outpost. The Kellogg spot sits in Cincinnati's California neighborhood near Riverbend and pitches itself as a neighborhood barbecue destination.
How to report tips
According to the Cincinnati Police Department, anyone with information on Snider's whereabouts is asked to contact police. The department lists non-emergency dispatch at 513-765-1212, and Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips at 513-352-3040. If there is an immediate threat, officials say to call 911.
Legal note
Court documents are the source of the allegations, and current reporting does not indicate that formal charges have yet been filed publicly. If authorities find the suspect, they will determine any formal charges as the investigation continues.
