Reward Offered for Grocery Burglars

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to a burglary at a Newark area grocery store. The Licking County Sheriff's Office reports just after midnight on April 4, three male suspects broke into Rocky Fork Grocery at 7270 Fallsburg Rd. and stole beer, energy drinks, and cigarettes.

Store surveillance video shows one of the suspects was wearing a Dale Earnhardt Jr. black hat, checkered scarf on his face, camo jacket, black tennis shoes, and blue jeans. The second suspect was wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans, blue hat, and carrying a white bag. The third suspect was wearing a black leather jacket, gray hoodie, and blue jeans.

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.

Reward offered for info on Break-Ins in Heath and Newark

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in two break-ins in Heath and Newark.

The Heath Police Department reports overnight on April 20, a suspect broke into the Masonic Temple at 875 Irvingwick Dr. and stole a flat screen television and a sword.

The Newark Police Department reports overnight on May 23, a suspect broke into a house in the 200 block of Montgomery Ave. and stole two flat screen televisions.

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.

Reward offered on Garage Break-In

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a garage break-in in Newark. The Newark Police Department reports between May 21-26, someone broke into a detached garage in the 100 block of Maholm St. and stole several items including: a trailer, a concrete saw, and several tools.

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.

Reward Offered for Most Wanted Man Schimpf

Robert I Schimpf

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of a sex offender who's wanted by authorities. The Licking County Sheriff's Office reports Robert I Schimpf of Newark, has a warrant out for his arrest for failing to notify authorities about a change in his address.

Schimpf is described as a 36-year-old white male, five-feet-four-inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair, and blue eyes.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Schimpf 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.

Up to $1,000 Reward for Info on Blue Raccoon Bar Robbery

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a robbery that happened around closing time at a Newark bar. The Newark Police Department reports three unknown men robbed the Blue Raccoon Bar on W. Church St. at gunpoint around 2:40 a.m. on May 18. The bar owner and two patrons were inside at the time of the robbery.

The suspects got away with cash from the bar and patrons along with some personal items. The suspects are described as black males in their late teens to mid twenties, and are believed to possibly be from the Columbus area. Police detectives are analyzing surveillance video and processing for fingerprints.

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.

Cash Reward Offered for Info on Newark Burglary

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a burglary at a Newark home. The Newark Division of Police reports on April 15, suspect(s) entered a home on Poplar Ave. and stole cash and a laptop computer.

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.

Reward Offered for Info on Elks Break-In

Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for anyone with information leading to an arrest in a break-in at the Elks Lodge in Newark. The Newark Division of Police reports around 3 a.m. on April 30, suspect(s) broke into the building at 73 N. 3^rd St. in downtown Newark. Nothing was reported stolen.

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.