On Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at 10:15am, a maroon minivan, driven by a heavy-set female black, pulled into the lot of the 5280 Westerville Rd. Swifty Gas Station. A male black exited the front passenger seat and went toward the side of the building where the restrooms are located. The suspect then yelled for the attendant, stating the restroom door was locked. Once the attendant was near the restroom, the suspect demanded cash from him and began physically beating the attendant. The attendant handed over the cash from the business and the male suspect ran on foot toward East Dublin-Granville Road. The female drive drove away in the same direction and picked up the male suspect in a gas station lot adjacent to Swifty. Still photos taken from the security camera can be seen on the Crime Stoppers www.stopcrime.org website.

The male suspect is described as: male black, heavy-set, 18-30 years of age, 5’8″, neatly trimmed facial hair. The female suspect is described as: female black, heavy-set, medium complexion, 18-30 years of age, 5’2″-5’6″, wearing a pink jacket.

Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $2,000.00 for any information received by February 6, 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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