Burglary in Franklinton

On Friday, January 4, 2013, at approximately 1:00am, unknown suspects removed an air duct vent and entered the Skyward Grille located at 894 Scott Street. Once inside, the men stole cash, a CRT computer monitor, and a petty cash box. The men attempted to steal the large floor safe, but abandoned it near an exit door, tipped over. The letters “S” “Q” were spray painted inside the building. Security photos of the suspects taken from security cameras can be viewed on the Crime Stoppers www.stopcrime.org website.

Suspect 1) Male/White, Early 30’s, 5’7”, 150lbs, close cut dark colored hair, wearing a gray hooded sweat shirt and dark pants, 2) Male/Black or Hispanic, light complexion, late 30’s, 5’9”, 180lbs, beard and mustache, wearing an Addidas hooded warm-up jacket, light colored jeans, w/oven mitts on both hands 3) Male/Black, early 40’s, medium complexion, 6’, 260lbs, mustache, wearing a dark colored hooded coat and baseball cap.

Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $2,000.00 for any information received by February 20, 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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