Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up
to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in
an assault in Newark. The Newark
Division of Police reports, on May 4 a white male knocked on a door at a home
on the 500 block of Ridge Ave. When the
elderly female homeowner opened the door, the man struck her in the head
multiple times with what was described as round, shiny pipe. The suspect was dressed in all black with a
dark mask on his face.
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.
