LMPD asks public to identify man pictured in image recovered from stolen trail camera

Louisville Metro Police Department investigators are seeking the public’s help to identify a man shown in a photograph the department says was recovered from a stolen trail camera. LMPD said the image may relate to a crime and that the person pictured is believed to be a potential victim, not a suspect, in the matter.

Police said the photograph was recovered from the stolen trail camera and is believed to have been taken in 2023. Investigators did not describe the underlying case in the report, but they indicated the recovered image is a key piece of evidence that requires the public’s recognition to move forward.

The image, released by LMPD as part of its outreach, depicts a man in what appears to be an outdoor setting. LMPD asked residents to review the photo and to report any information that could help establish the person’s identity or where the image may have been taken.

According to LMPD, recovering evidence from trail cameras can be important in investigations when physical records and timelines help investigators connect events to specific locations. In this instance, police said the trail camera itself was stolen, and investigators are now using the recovered photograph to support their efforts to identify the individual depicted.

The request comes as LMPD continues to investigate circumstances surrounding the stolen camera and the events linked to the photograph. Because the department characterized the man as a potential victim, investigators said identification could be a step toward confirming whether the person has been harmed and whether additional evidence can be located.

LMPD did not indicate a published deadline for tips. The department’s next steps depend on what the public provides, including whether investigators can match the man’s identity to a missing person report, an incident report, or other case documentation tied to the 2023 timeline described by police.

Anyone who recognizes the person pictured in the photograph is being asked to contact LMPD with what they know, especially details that may help connect the image to a specific area, date, or related incident.