Executive Summary
- A woman was carjacked at gunpoint in her garage in Blue Ash, Ohio, near Kenwood Road.
- Police believe the victim was followed home from a Kroger at Harpers Point.
- The suspect is described as wearing all black with a white Carhartt logo on the left sleeve.
- The stolen vehicle was recovered undamaged in Westwood for forensic analysis.
- Surveillance footage indicates the suspect was dropped off by an accomplice driver.
BLUE ASH, Ohio — The Blue Ash Police Department has launched an investigation into an armed carjacking that occurred last Thursday, where a woman was held at gunpoint inside her residential garage. Authorities indicate that the victim may have been targeted and followed from a local grocery store prior to the incident.
According to the police report, the confrontation took place shortly after sunset near Kenwood Road. The victim told investigators that after pulling into her garage and exiting her vehicle, she was approached by a male suspect who brandished a firearm and demanded her keys. The suspect subsequently fled the scene in the victim’s car. Witnesses and the victim described the perpetrator as a male dressed in all-black clothing and wearing a mask. Notably, investigators stated the suspect had a distinctive white "Carhartt" logo on his left sleeve.
Investigators recovered the stolen vehicle in the Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati. Police noted that the car sustained no damage and has been impounded for forensic analysis. According to statements provided to WLWT, the victim believes the incident began at the Harpers Point Kroger parking lot, where she suspects she was identified by the perpetrators before being followed to her residence.
Security camera footage reviewed by law enforcement revealed that the primary suspect was dropped off at the victim’s home by a second driver, suggesting an accomplice was involved. As of Monday, Blue Ash Police have not announced any arrests in connection with the robbery.
Investigative Outlook and Community Safety
This incident highlights a concerning pattern of "follow-home" robberies, prompting law enforcement to scrutinize surveillance footage from commercial areas to identify the accomplice vehicle. The recovery of the victim’s car in Westwood is a significant development, as forensic evidence gathered from the interior could lead to the identification of the suspects. Police are urging residents to remain vigilant of their surroundings when transitioning from public spaces to private residences. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
