Public Safety

Hyde Park Kroger theft suspect sought by Cincinnati police

By Hyde Park-Oakley Record staff · October 26, 2026 · 1 min read

Cincinnati police are asking Hyde Park residents to help identify a suspect in a theft at the Kroger on Paxton Avenue.

District Two investigators posted a photo of the individual on the department's X account on Friday, Oct. 23, asking anyone who recognizes the person to come forward. The post did not include a date for the incident or details about what was taken.

Anyone who recognizes the individual or has information about the theft is asked to contact Detective Gibson at 513-979-4468 or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.

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Brady Johnson is an Illinois native and an Augustana College journalism alumni. His prior experience includes a stint as a Newscast Producer for KWQC-TV6 News in Davenport, Iowa.