This week’s “Crime of the Week” concerns a Robbery that took place on the east side of Columbus. On Monday, August 31, 2009, at approximately 4:10pm, two teenage males approached an elderly woman who was sitting in her car in the area of Noe Bixby Road and Refugee Road. One of the young men reached into the car and took the woman’s purse from her lap. Both of the young men then ran east on Refugee Rd. from Noe Bixby. Immediately prior to the robbery, the two suspects were inside the Donatos pizza shop on the northeast corner of Noe Bixby and Refugee. Surveillance video of suspects entering Donatos was obtained by investigators.
Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $2,000.00 for any information received by February 17, 2010, leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the persons responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or e-mail us at www.stopcrime.org. You can text a tip to “CRIMES” 274637, key word CMH.
Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org or call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-877-645-TIPS (8477).
Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) 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 Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., and P.O. BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-6038.
Watch for the depiction of each “Crime of the Week” during newscasts on WCMH NBC 4, Sunday morning 7a.m., 9 a.m. and at 6 p.m., as well as Monday 12 Noon. Also watch for the depiction to be aired on WBNS 10TV and News Center ABC 6.
