Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Reward Offered for Info on Theft of Grill from Aging Program




Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in the theft of a grill from the Licking County Aging Program.  The Newark Division of Police reports, around 4:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 suspect(s) driving a red pick-up truck pulled into the LCAP parking lot at 1058 E. Main St. in Newark and stole a large grill the organization used for a number of its activities.  The grill is blue, approximately 3 feet by 5 feet and was on a trailer. 

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.

Holiday Tips to Avoid Break-Ins and Thefts



Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering holiday tips for residents as a result of an increase in reported home/car break-ins and thefts in the area. 

·      Do not leave packages visible in your car.  Lock them in the trunk or, if possible, take them directly home.
·      Do not leave wallets, purses or garage door openers in your car.  Take them inside your home.
·      When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
·      Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home.
·      If you plan to have packages delivered to your home schedule a certain day and/or time for your package delivery or provide specific instructions on where a package should be placed to keep the delivery hidden from public view.
Licking County Crime Stoppers is dedicated to protecting citizens by working with local law enforcement to help prevent and solve crimes.  Anyone with information on 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.