Sunday, May 12, 2013

Reward Offered for Info on Car Vandals in Newark


Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in the vandalism of several vehicles in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports between April 27 – May 2, suspect(s) broke windshields and windows of several vehicles parked on streets in Newark's north and east ends including: Hudson Ave., Postal Ave., Bolton Ave., Buena Vista St., Cedar St., Manning Ave., Tuscarawas Ave., Clarendon St., Baker Dr., and Oakwood Ave.

Anyone with information on these crimes 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.