Cincinnati police are asking for help tracking down a man caught on surveillance video taking items from a parked car at 331 Albert Sabin Way, a case that comes with an unusual clue. Investigators say the suspect appears to have left behind the very jersey he was wearing during the theft.
District Four investigators said the theft-from-auto happened on Wednesday, July 15, at 331 Albert Sabin Way and that the jersey linked to the suspect was recovered inside the vehicle, according to the Cincinnati Police Department. Detectives released a still image from the video yesterday and are asking anyone who recognizes the man to come forward.
D4 is investigating a Theft from auto Offense that occurred at 331 Albert Sabin Way on July 15th. The pictured suspect was seen on video taking items from a vehicle. The suspects jersey was also found in the vehicle. Contact Det. Hatcher at 513-596-8617 with any information. pic.twitter.com/HcRD4OuwNr
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) July 20, 2026
What Police Put Out To The Public
The online post from District Four includes a surveillance still of the suspect along with a brief plea to the public that asks if anyone recognizes him, according to the Cincinnati Police Department. The post lists Detective Hatcher as the contact for the case at 513-596-8617. For those who would rather stay off the radar, police point people to Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040 for anonymous tips, a number that is also listed by the Cincinnati Police Department.
Why A Single Car Break-In Matters Right Now
City leaders have been warning that car-related thefts and stolen guns from vehicles are helping drive crime this summer, with property crimes outpacing violent offenses in recent weeks. Reporting by WCPO notes that Cincinnati police recorded more than 250 auto thefts between June 8 and July 5 and that thefts from vehicles stayed elevated in early July. In that context, one broken-into car on Albert Sabin Way is part of a much bigger headache for the city.
How To Share A Tip Or File A Report
Anyone who recognizes the man in the surveillance image, or who has information or video tied to the incident, is asked to call Detective Hatcher at 513-596-8617 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040. People who have been hit by similar theft-from-auto incidents can also file a report through the Cincinnati Police Department’s online reporting portal for these cases.
