Sunday, November 13, 2016

Reward Offered for Info on Home Burglaries on Cleveland Ave. and Pierson Blvd. in Newark



Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in recent thefts from homes in Newark.  The Newark Division of Police reports, between Oct. 1-3 suspect(s) entered a home on the 800 block of Cleveland Ave. and stole several guns.  Between Oct. 9-16 suspect(s) entered a home on 200 block of Pierson Blvd. and stole a number of items including a rifle, coins and a PlayStation 3.

Anyone with information on these 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.