Officers Still Searching for Suspects in Montgomery Co. Car Theft

Police chase ends in crash after vehicle stolen at gunpoint over the weekend

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Investigators are still searching for a group of five people who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint and stole his car in Trotwood, Ohio on Saturday. State troopers later spotted the stolen vehicle on Interstate 75 in Butler County and attempted to pull it over, but the driver fled, leading to a police chase that ended in a crash in Montgomery County.

Why it matters

Carjackings and violent vehicle thefts are an ongoing concern for law enforcement and communities, as they pose serious risks to public safety. This incident highlights the challenges police face in apprehending suspects involved in these types of crimes.

The details

According to police, the incident began on Saturday when officers responded to a reported robbery in Trotwood. A man said a group of five people robbed him at gunpoint and stole his car on Guenther Road. State troopers later spotted the stolen vehicle on I-75 in Butler County and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver fled, leading to a chase. The chase continued into Montgomery County, where it ended in a crash involving a Franklin Police cruiser and a semi-truck near I-75 and Edwin C. Moses Boulevard. A Franklin Police officer was transported to the hospital but has since been released.

  • The incident started on Saturday when officers responded to a reported robbery.
  • Around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Franklin Police found the stolen car and chased it on I-75 northbound in Warren County.

The players

Trotwood Police

The local police department that responded to the initial reported robbery and car theft.

Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP)

The state law enforcement agency that spotted the stolen vehicle on I-75 and initiated the chase.

Franklin Police

The local police department that continued the chase into Montgomery County, leading to the crash.

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What they’re saying

“'31-A, 31-A, 31-A. Start EMS,'”

— Trooper (WHIO-TV)

What’s next

Investigators are still searching for the group of five suspects who allegedly committed the armed robbery and car theft.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing violent vehicle crimes, which can endanger both suspects and innocent bystanders. Continued collaboration between local and state police agencies will be crucial in apprehending the suspects and preventing similar incidents in the future.