Cleveland police are turning to the public for help tracking down two people they say are tied to a motor-vehicle theft and related vandalism near Clark Avenue, and they are hoping someone in the neighborhood recognizes the faces in newly released still images.
Detectives say the investigation is very much active as they sift through tips and review available footage. So far, no arrests or charges have been announced, and officers are leaning on nearby residents and businesses to help fill in the blanks.
According to Cleveland 19 News, the Cleveland Division of Police Second District has identified two individuals as suspects in a grand theft of a motor vehicle and vandalism that took place in the Clark Avenue area. The department released images believed to show the pair and is asking anyone who recognizes them to reach out to investigators.
Where police say the incident happened
Officers placed the incident in the Clark Avenue corridor on Cleveland's west side, within the Second District's patrol zone. The Second District's public station, listed at 3481 Fulton Rd, is available for community members who want to follow up or drop off information in person during business hours.
The district also offers a non-emergency line and community-service contacts for people who prefer to share information by phone or through neighborhood liaison channels, as listed on the Cleveland Division of Police site.
How to pass along tips
Detective Porter, badge #1548, is leading the case. Anyone with information is asked to call 216-623-2713 or email [email protected]. Cleveland 19 News reports that callers should reference the matter when sharing tips so they reach the correct investigator.
If you captured video or photos of the incident, police urge you to preserve the original files and consider sending them directly to detectives instead of posting them publicly, so they can be properly reviewed and documented. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County at (216) 252-7463. Investigators say anyone who recognizes the individuals in the released images should get in touch so they can verify information and push the case forward.
