On March 23, 2010, at 7:34pm, an unknown male entered the Smoke-N-Shop located at 2421 Sullivant Ave. The suspect walked to the back of the store, opened the office door, entered the office, stole the store safe, and exited the building from the office. The suspect was a Male/Black, dark complexion, late twenties, wearing a black Kangol style hat, black sweatshirt with a “Pillsbury Doughboy” icon on the front, and black jeans. A surveillance photo of the suspect may be viewed at our website www.stopcrime.org.
Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $2,000.00 for any information received by October 27, 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 go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. 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.
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