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Official page of the Charleston Police Department Criminal Investigation Division. If you are looking for more information about the Charleston Police Department, please visit http://www.charlestonwvpolice.org/

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05/20/2026

The Charleston Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) requests the public's assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On May 11th, 2026, the Charleston Police Department responded to the Bigley Ball Fields, 1400 block of Bigley Ave in reference to a Breaking and Entering. During the investigation, officers were provided with surveillance footage of the incident. Still-shots from the surveillance footage has been attached to this post.

If you recognize the individual or have any information, please get in touch with Detective Richards at (304) 348-6480. Please feel free to send us a message as well. As always, you can remain anonymous.

*All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

05/13/2026

**UPDATE**
The individual has been identified. Thank you for your assistance.

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The Charleston Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) requests the public's assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On May 12th, 2026, the Charleston Police Department responded to 600 block of Virginia St. W in reference to a larceny of a package. During the investigation, officers were provided with surveillance footage of the incident. The surveillance footage has been attached to this post.

If you recognize the individual or have any information, please get in touch with Detective Richards at (304) 348-6480. Please feel free to send us a message as well. As always, you can remain anonymous.

*All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

05/05/2026

**UPDATE**
The individual has been identified. Thank you for your assistance.

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The Charleston Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) requests the public's assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On May 4th, 2026, the Charleston Police Department responded to 2115 Oakridge Dr. in reference to a Breaking and Entering. During the investigation, officers were provided with surveillance footage of the incident. Still-shots of the surveillance footage has been attached to this post.

If you recognize the individual or have any information, please get in touch with Detective Brooks at (304) 348-6480. Please feel free to send us a message as well. As always, you can remain anonymous.

*All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

04/01/2026

**UPDATE**
The individual has been identified. Thank you for your assistance.

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The Charleston Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) requests the public's assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On April 1st, 2026, the Charleston Police Department responded to 2105 Oakridge Dr. in reference to a Breaking and Entering. During the investigation, officers were provided with surveillance footage of the incident. Still-shots of the surveillance footage has been attached to this post.

If you recognize the individual or have any information, please get in touch with Detective Aldridge at (304) 348-6480. Please feel free to send us a message as well. As always, you can remain anonymous.

*All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

03/04/2026

**UPDATE**
The individual has been identified. Thank you for the assistance.

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The Charleston Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) requests the public's assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On February 18th, 2026, the Charleston Police Department responded to 200 Morris St. in reference to a larceny of packages. During the investigation, officers were provided with surveillance footage of the incident. Still-shots of the surveillance footage has been attached to this post.

If you recognize the individual or have any information, please get in touch with Detective Brooks at (304) 348-6480. Please feel free to send us a message as well. As always, you can remain anonymous.

*All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

02/23/2026

**UPDATE**
The vehicle has been located.

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The Charleston Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) requests the public's assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On February 19th, 2026, the Charleston Police Department responded to Green's Feed and Seed in reference to a larceny. During the investigation, officers were provided with surveillance footage which has helped to develop a vehicle of interest. A still-shot from the surveillance footage has been attached to this post.

If you recognize the vehicle or have any information, please get in touch with Detectives at (304) 348-6480. Please feel free to send us a message as well. As always, you can remain anonymous.

*All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

01/27/2026

**UPDATE**
The individuals have been identified, and it has been determined they are not involved.

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The Charleston Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) requests the public's assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On January 10th, 2026, the Charleston Police Department responded to 1015 Bridge Rd. in reference to fraudulent use of a credit card. During the investigation, officers were provided with surveillance footage of the incident. A still-shot of the possible suspects from the surveillance footage has been attached to this post.

If you recognize the individual or have any information, please get in touch with Detectives at (304) 348-6480. Please feel free to send us a message as well. As always, you can remain anonymous.

*All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

01/21/2026

The Charleston Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) requests the public's assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On January 19th, 2026, the Charleston Police Department responded to 830 Matthews Ave. (West Side Middle School) in reference to a B&E of a vehicle. During the investigation, officers were provided with surveillance footage of the incident. A copy of the surveillance footage has been attached to this post.

If you recognize the individual or have any information, please get in touch with Detectives at (304) 348-6480. Please feel free to send us a message as well. As always, you can remain anonymous.

*All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

01/12/2026

**UPDATE**

The vehicle has been located. Thank you for assistance.

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The Charleston Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) requests the public's assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On January 5, 2026, the Charleston Police Department responded to the 100 block of Sunset Dr. in reference to a burglary. During the investigation, officers were provided with surveillance footage of the vehicle involved. A still-shot from the surveillance footage has been attached to this post.

If you recognize the vehicle or have any information, please get in touch with Detectives at (304) 348-6480. Please feel free to send us a message as well. As always, you can remain anonymous.

*All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

12/22/2025

The Charleston Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) requests the public's assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On December 13, 2025, the Charleston Police Department responded to Walgreen's (655 Washington St. W) in reference to a shoplifting. During the investigation, officers were provided with surveillance footage of the individual involved. A still-shot from the surveillance footage has been attached to this post.

If you recognize the individual or have any information, please get in touch with Detectives at (304) 348-6480. Please feel free to send us a message as well. As always, you can remain anonymous.

*All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

Address

501 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV
25301

Telephone

+13043486480

Website

http://www.charlestonwvpolice.org/

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