Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspect(s) in any of these crimes:
The Newark Police Department reports on June 10, 2025 two suspect(s) shoplifted tools valued at nearly $527 from The Home Depot located at 1330 N. 21st St., and attempted to steal another $600 worth of tools at the same time. The two suspects are both described as white males. They both arrived and left in a silver four-door sedan. The first male was wearing a red t-shirt over a black long sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and a brown and black ball cap. The second male was wearing a gray shirt, black pants, and a red ball cap. The first male made it out of the store with $527 worth of tools. The second suspect was stopped by store security at the door and security was able to recover $600 worth of tools before the second suspect fled the store. The stolen items are described as: a starter kit, a combo kit, a drill kit, reciprocating saw, and other tools.
The Newark Police Department reports overnight on July 1, suspect(s) stole a wallet and a gun from a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Washington Street. The stolen gun is described as a black 9mm semi-automatic Stoeger pistol. The stolen wallet contained bank cards, ID, and a social security card.
The Newark Police Department reports overnight on June 26, suspect(s) stole tools, lumber, and heating and cooling equipment from a fenced storage area in the 100 block of Chestnut Street. The tools are described as a Ryobi power tool set.
Anyone with information on these crimes is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888. 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 encourages calls and offers rewards to persons who provide information about other crimes not listed in this press release. If you have information on any other crimes, please call Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.
Licking County Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization created in 1994. 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.
Licking County Crime Stoppers posts information it receives from law enforcement agencies and makes no representation regarding the accuracy of the information. Licking County Crime Stoppers is not responsible for any error or omission relating to this information. The posting of this information is in fulfillment of the purposes of the non-profit organization to help solve crimes in Licking County.
