Cincinnati police are asking Price Hill residents to take a close look at a newly released photo of a suspect they say pulled a gun, assaulted someone, and stole property near 959 Hawthorne Ave last Saturday. District 3 detectives say the person is frequently seen walking with a group of juveniles in the neighborhood and are urging anyone who recognizes the suspect to speak up. Tipsters can contact Det. Cortez at 513-263-8332 or call Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
Police Release Photo, Ask For Tips
In a post on X, the Cincinnati Police Department said District 3 is investigating an aggravated robbery at 959 Hawthorne Ave that happened last Saturday and shared a photograph of a person they want to identify.
D3 is investigating an Aggravated Robbery that occurred at 959 Hawthorne Ave., June 20. The pictured suspect brandished a gun, assaulted a victim and stole property. They are known to walk with a group of juveniles in Price Hill. Contact Det. Cortez at 513-263-8332 with info. pic.twitter.com/hyjUwduzkk
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) June 26, 2026
According to the post, the pictured suspect "brandished a gun, assaulted a victim, and stole property" during the incident. Police added that the person is known to walk with juveniles in Price Hill, a detail that has officers especially eager to clear the case. Detectives asked anyone with information to contact Det. Cortez at 513-263-8332.
Where It Happened
The address cited by police, 959 Hawthorne Ave, matches the Price Hill Recreation Center, a long-running city facility that includes youth programs and a pool. The Cincinnati Recreation Commission facility listing confirms the center's East Price Hill location and provides hours and contact information for the site.
Having an aggravated robbery reported at or near a neighborhood rec center has rattled some residents, who rely on places like this as community gathering spots rather than crime scenes.
Recent Incidents Have Roiled Price Hill
The robbery comes on the heels of several other violent incidents in the broader Price Hill area this spring. In one case, an early morning stabbing in Lower Price Hill left a man dead, as reported by WCPO.
Local TV outlets have also highlighted other active investigations and requests for tips in the neighborhood, including reporting from WLWT. The pattern of coverage helps explain why detectives are leaning hard on the public for help on this latest case.
What The Law Says
Under Ohio law, aggravated robbery is a first-degree felony, which carries some of the most serious penalties on the books, especially when a weapon is involved. The specific elements that turn a theft into aggravated robbery, along with related offenses, are spelled out in Ohio Revised Code Chapter 2911.
How To Help Investigators
Anyone with information about the suspect or the aggravated robbery near 959 Hawthorne Ave is asked to contact Det. Cortez at 513-263-8332 or call Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040 to leave an anonymous tip. Crime Stoppers also accepts web submissions through its site.
For additional non-emergency contact options and district phone numbers, residents can check the Cincinnati Police Department contact page.
