CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe police are investigating a theft that occurred at the Southern Ohio Monument on East Main Street. Officers were dispatched to the scene on October 15, 2024, after a witness reported seeing a man steal a wheelbarrow from a truck parked behind the business.
The witness described the suspect as a white male wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, a brown Carhartt winter cap, and a black face covering. She captured the suspect on video as he fled toward 4th Street, though his face could not be identified.
Officers patrolled the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The business owner later confirmed the theft of the red wheelbarrow, along with a red-handled garden hoe and a six-inch flat shovel. He noted that the wheelbarrow was old and had been repaired over the years.
The investigation is ongoing as police search for leads in the case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local authorities.