Man Breaks Into Cincinnati Company HQ, Steals Only Hard Candy

Suspect Jeffery Fife caught on camera at Medpace headquarters campus.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 5:48pm

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A man has been arrested and charged with breaking and entering after allegedly breaking into a building on the headquarters campus of a prominent Cincinnati business, Medpace, and stealing only a few pieces of hard candy.

Why it matters

While the crime itself may seem minor, the incident raises concerns about security and potential vulnerabilities at corporate campuses, even for large companies. It also highlights the need for businesses to review their security protocols and measures to prevent such unusual break-ins.

The details

According to court documents, Jeffery Fife was arrested on March 20 and charged with breaking and entering after an incident on March 18 at the Medpace headquarters campus. Fife was allegedly able to gain entry into one of Medpace's buildings, 5400 Medpace Way, and while inside, he took "several pieces of hard candy without permission." Fife was caught on the company's surveillance cameras during the incident.

  • The incident occurred on March 18, 2026.
  • Fife was arrested on March 20, 2026.

The players

Jeffery Fife

A man who was arrested and charged with breaking and entering after allegedly breaking into a Medpace building and stealing hard candy.

Medpace

A prominent Cincinnati-based business whose headquarters campus was the site of the break-in incident.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow Fife to be released on bail at a hearing on March 25.

The takeaway

This unusual break-in highlights the need for businesses, even large corporate campuses, to review their security measures and protocols to prevent such incidents, even if the stolen items are relatively minor.