Pharmacy Robbery

On Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at 11:10pm, a male suspect robbed the Kroger Pharmacy at 5800 W. Broad Street. The man gave a list of drugs to the pharmacist as he said, “This is a Robbery!” The suspect also demanded money from the cash register. After receiving what he wanted, the man fled the store to a dark colored 4-door sedan. The suspect is described as: Male/White, 25-35 years of age, 6’1”, 220-230lbs, beard and mustache, thick framed glasses, wearing a dark gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and athletic shoes. Security photos of the robbery can be viewed on our www.stopcrime.org website.

Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $2,000.00 for any information received by January 16, 2013, 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 614-645-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.

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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