Reward Offered for Info on Home Burglaries in Newark

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in home burglaries in Newark.  The Newark Division of Police reports, between Dec. 31 and Jan. 2, suspect(s) broke into homes on West Stevens St., Bowers Ave., South Pine St. and Pound St. and stole numerous items including: an Xbox, televisions, jewelry, a laptop and cash.

Anyone with information on these crimes is urged to call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888. 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.