Cleveland Heights Police Searching For Suspect in at Least 2 Robberies

The Cleveland Heights Police Department is searching for a suspect in at least two robberies who victims believe is a teenager and goes by the name "Meech."

A 14-year-old Cleveland Heights resident said two boys or men, including the suspect known as Meech, robbed him at gunpoint at 9:23 p.m. Sept. 8 in Cain Park and took his headphones, backpack and tennis shoes. The victim described the suspects as black and 15 to 18 years old. One teen was wearing a red coat and tan shorts, and the second was wearing black pants, a black hooded sweatshirt and white shoes, the victim reported.

In another incident, a man said he was approached by Meech and another man at about 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 on the 1800 block of Coventry Road. The victim said Meech revealed a gun and told the man to give him his belongings. When the man said he didn't have anything, the robbers fled.

Police are still investigating.

Reports compiled from call logs and information from the Cleveland Heights Police Department.