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Mariemont police report uptick in vehicle thefts; officials urge vigilance
Summary
The Mariemont police chief said vehicle thefts have increased over the past year and a half, estimating roughly 16–18 incidents recovered quickly with some juvenile arrests, and urged residents not to leave key fobs inside vehicles.
The Mariemont police chief reported to council that vehicle thefts have risen in the area over the last year and a half, saying the department has seen roughly 16–18 vehicles stolen and recovered many of them quickly, with a few arrests of juveniles.
The chief and council discussed common factors contributing to thefts: leaving key fobs inside vehicles, push-to-start key fob behavior for newer cars, and opportunistic thefts by groups operating across the tri-state area. The chief urged residents to check IDs of anyone claiming to be a utility or inspection worker and to be mindful of leaving fobs or keys inside vehicles.
Why it matters: Council members noted the trend mirrors patterns reported by Cincinnati police and recommended increased resident vigilance and awareness campaigns. No new enforcement program or budget was announced at the meeting.
