On Wednesday, December 12, 2012, an unknown male entered the Athletics offices in the Schottenstein Center and stole three laptop computers from two different offices. The suspect wore an ID badge/tag backwards on the outside of his jacket to appear like he had legitimate business in the office. The suspect left the Schottenstein Center in a black four-door sedan. The suspect is described as: black male, in his 40s, wearing black dress pants, black shoes, black jacket, and a gray OSU ball cap. Photos of the suspect may be viewed at www.stopcrime.org.

Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $2,000.00 for any information received by December 29, 2012, leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the persons responsible for this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-645-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., P.O. Box 16038, Columbus, OH 43216-6038.