Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Reward Offered for Info on Vehicle Breakins at Newark YMCA



Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in thefts from cars parked at the Licking County Family YMCA on W. Church Street in Newark.  The Newark Division of Police reports, between Sept. 2 and Oct. 1 suspect(s) smashed windows on numerous cars and stole items including: a purse, a wallet, ATM/Debit card, credit cards, a GPS and Oakley sunglasses.

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.