CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Police officers responded to a wide range of calls on Thursday, July 23, 2026, ranging from property disputes and local thefts to major felony investigations and the recovery of an out-of-state runaway.
In total, the department logged 16 incidents throughout the day. Key reports from the daily blotter include:
Out-of-State Runaway Found
Early Thursday morning around 5:13 a.m., an off-duty sheriff’s deputy located a 16-year-old walking near the intersection of High Street and Arch Street. Upon further investigation, officers confirmed the juvenile was a reported runaway from Texas. The case remains under active investigation by local authorities.
Major Felony & Vandalism Investigations
- Joann Fabrics (N. Bridge St.): Officers responded to a vandalism complaint shortly after 2:00 a.m., opening a criminal mischief investigation.
- Rape Investigation (N. Bridge St. / N. Paint St.): Police responded to an incident involving a juvenile at around 5:04 p.m. Case details remain limited as officers continue their inquiry into a rape offense.
Late-Night Alarm at Chillicothe High School
Just before midnight, officers were dispatched to Chillicothe High School on Yoctangee Parkway following a building alarm. Upon arrival, police initiated an investigation involving alleged minor curfew violations and criminal trespassing.
Property & Theft Complaints
Throughout the afternoon and evening, officers responded to multiple calls across the city involving property crimes and disturbances:
- Theft Reports: Officers taken reports for theft without consent on Anderson Station Road (Overlook Apartments), East 4th Street, and North High Street.
- Trespassing & Disorderly Calls: Police responded to criminal trespass reports on Anderson Station Road, East Water Street, and North Plaza Boulevard, as well as disorderly conduct complaints on Washington Avenue and Western Avenue.
- Loitering: Officers dispersed a group loitering at the Zane Plaza shopping center on North Bridge Street late Thursday evening.
