STRAIGHT FROM CITY HALL NEWSLETTER
On March 9, 2021, the Cleveland Division of Police conducted a city-wide operation targeting multiple suspects wanted for vehicle thefts and carjackings throughout the city and surrounding suburbs. The initiative was directed by the Fourth District Violent Crimes Reduction Team and was assisted by the five neighborhood police districts, the Neighborhood Impact Community Engagement Unit, Gang Impact Unit, Canine, Aviation, and partnering law enforcement agencies.
Three juvenile suspects were apprehended. They and approximately seven others are suspected in over 30 Grand Theft a motor Vehicle and Aggravated Robberies, at times shooting at or striking their victims. The suspects range in age from 14-19 years old.
Investigators continue to seek out other offenders. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is asked to contact law enforcement or Crimestoppers by calling (216) 25-CRIME. Information can be reported anonymously.