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Porch pirate: Columbus police seek help identifying suspect

Images of an alleged porch pirate from Columbus police from Dec. 1, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus police are asking for the public’s help in identifying an accused South Side porch pirate.

Police say the person approached a front porch in the 100 block of Innis Avenue about 5:45 p.m. on Dec. 1 and stole a package with contents valued at several hundred dollars.


Three photos of the suspect were released:

Anyone with information may contact Det. Sean Noltemeyer at 614-645-1433 or snoltemeyer@columbuspolice.org, or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.