Cincinnati Police District 2 detectives are asking the public to help identify suspects photographed in connection with a breaking and entering offense, and they want anyone who recognizes the pair to call immediately. The department released the appeal Tuesday, asking simply, “Recognize these suspects?”
The request, posted by the Cincinnati Police Department, states that D2 is investigating a breaking and entering offense and is attempting to identify the suspects involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Gibson directly at 513-979-4468. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can instead call Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040, which offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information leading to a felony arrest or indictment.
D2 is investigating a breaking and entering offense and is attempting to identify these suspects. Please forward any information to Det. Gibson at 513-979-4468. pic.twitter.com/ySOggpBFn7
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) September 1, 2026
No further details about the location, date, or items involved in the incident were included in the department’s public bulletin, and those specifics remain unclear at this time. It’s a pattern consistent with how District 2 typically handles these appeals, releasing minimal information upfront while prioritizing rapid identification through direct tips.
How Ohio Law Treats This Kind of Offense
Breaking and entering, as classified under Ohio Revised Code Section 2911.13, involves trespassing in an unoccupied structure by force, stealth, or deception in order to commit a theft or felony. It is a fifth-degree felony, punishable by six to 12 months in prison and fines up to $2,500. The charge specifically differs from burglary, which under R.C. 2911.12 applies to occupied structures and carries far steeper penalties, including prison terms of 10 or more years, according to Jay Perez Law. Charge severity escalates significantly if people are present inside the building during the crime, per that same legal explainer.
District 2’s Sprawling East Side Footprint
District 2 headquarters sits at 3295 Erie Avenue in Hyde Park, and the department describes it as Cincinnati’s geographically largest patrol district, covering 15 East Side neighborhoods. That footprint includes Hyde Park, Oakley, Walnut Hills, Evanston, and Madisonville, among others, according to the City of Cincinnati. The district’s reach expanded after a 2023 citywide restructuring eliminated District 5 to avoid an estimated $20 million to $30 million in facility replacement costs, a change that reassigned Walnut Hills into District 2’s patrol territory, as reported by CityBeat…