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.