Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Reward Offered for Info on Heath Home Burglary

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a home burglary in Heath. The Heath Police Department reports on Nov. 1, suspect(s) broke into a home in the 2700 block of Seminary Rd. and stole several guns, several pieces of jewelry, and a laptop computer. Two of the guns stolen, are described as a John Wayne Commemorative rifle and revolver. 

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888 or 1-888-488-9058. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller but allows for the reward to be issued at a later time.    

Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers’ Board. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to: Licking County Crime Stoppers, Inc., P.O. Box 304, Newark, OH 43058-0304.