Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up
to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in
a robbery at a convenience store in Newark.
The Newark Division of Police reports, around 3:15 a.m. on Jan. 24, two
men robbed the Circle K located at 599 West Main Street. The suspects stole an
undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects
were described as young, black males, wearing black hoodies, dark pants and
gloves. One suspect was wearing a red
bandana around his face. The other suspect was wearing a Halloween mask.
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.
