Licking County Crime Stoppers

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Reward Offered for Info Leading to Arrest in Theft of Gun from Store Bathroom in Newark

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the theft of a Smith & Wesson 9mm gun in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, the victim left his gun in the family restroom of the Kroger on N. 21^st Street. When the man noticed the gun was missing he went back to the bathroom but someone had taken the gun.

Anyone with information on this crime 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 takes calls from persons with information about any serious crime. If you have information on any other serious crimes, please call Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.

Licking County Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization created in 1994, to help solve a kidnapping and assault of a five-year-old girl. 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.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest in Theft from a Newark Business

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a theft from a business in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports, on Sunday Aug. 25, suspect(s) stole a Husqvarna trimmer and a DeWalt miter saw from a trailer parked at Noah’s Ark East in the 1000 block of East Main Street. The stolen items are valued at $500.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Reward Offered for Info Leading to Arrest in Truck Thefts at Business in Pataskala

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in truck thefts in Pataskala. The Licking County Sheriff’s Office reports, between Aug. 22-23, suspect(s) stole two white Dodge Ram rollback tow trucks from Midwest Wrecker on Shackelford Road Southwest.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

A Warning to be Cautions when Dealing with Random Calls, Texts, and Social Media Messages

Licking County Crime Stoppers, along with its partners, are asking everyone to be cautious when dealing with random phone calls, text messages, and social media messages. and text messages. If someone unknown to you makes contact with you requesting money, crypto currency transfers, or gift cards, you should always be cautious of these types of requests. The people sending these requests typically have multiple stories that they use in order to steal from their victims.

These stories range from telling the receiving party they, or a family member, have a warrant for their arrest and that a "bond" must be paid in order to release the warrant to the more sophisticated schemes involving monetary investments. The common theme of those victimized over the years have usually involved the elderly, but recent reports have involved teenagers and young adults.

Unfortunately, these types of reports filed with local law enforcement have resulted in thousands, and in some cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars, being lost to unknown parties. So if you're contacted by someone you do not know, or even by some one who claims to know you or your family, and they are asking for some sort of payment from you, please be extra vigilant. The scammers have nothing but time.

If you feel you have been the victim of a scam, reach out to your local law enforcement agency.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest of Suspect in Theft of Center Caps in Newark

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Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a theft in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports, on Tuesday, July 16 a white male stole the center caps off the wheel rims of a SUV parked at a business in the 200 block of East Main Street. The caps are valued at $1,500.

Friday, August 23, 2024

Reward Offered for Info Leading to Arrests in Car Thefts in Newark

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Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in car thefts in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports, during the overnight hours on July 24, a Kia Sedona was stolen from S. 26^TH St. The van was recovered on Fairlawn Ave. On July 22, two Hyundai’s had their steering columns ripped out. One on Lakeview Dr and the other on N. 40^TH St.

There have been several stolen vehicles throughout the city of Newark this summer. Several vehicles have had their steering columns ripped out in attempt to steal the vehicle. Most of these are Hyundai’s and Kia’s. As a reminder if you drive one of these makes of cars, please take precautions and lock your vehicles, use a steering wheel lock, or park in a garage if possible.

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 takes calls from persons with information about any serious crime. If you have information on any other serious crimes, please call Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888.

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest(s) in Burglaries in Newark

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in recent burglaries in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports, between July 1-2 suspect(s) broke into a home and garage in the 400 block of Ballard Avenue and stole multiple items including a riding mower and washer and dryer. Between July 3-7 suspect(s) broke into a home in the 100 block of Union Street and stole multiple items including two guns.