This week’s “Crime of the Week” concerns an Aggravated Robbery that took place on the west side of Columbus. On Thursday, October 23, 2008, at 10:02pm, three males entered the Walgreens store located at 1280 Demorest Road and forced an employee to the ground at the front door.  One of the suspects went to the pharmacy counter, grabbed the pharmacy gate as it was lowering for the night and pulled it out of the wall.  The suspect then entered the pharmacy and pointed a gun at the pharmacist, demanding all the Oxycontin.  The suspect handed the pharmacist a white trash bag with a yellow drawstring to which the pharmacist complied and put the Oxycontin in the bag.  The suspect ordered the pharmacist to his knees before fleeing. 

 

The three suspects were seen leaving in a Saturn SUV.  The suspects abandoned the vehicle in an alley between Ogden and Burgess streets, south of Sullivant, and set the vehicle on fire.

 

Suspect #1 is described as: Male/Black, 6’, average build, wearing a black mask, black ball cap with “STL” in white on the front, gloves, sunglasses, and carrying a black handgun.

Suspect #2: Male, 6’, average build, wearing blue jeans, black ball cap, gloves, sunglasses, and carrying a silver handgun.

Suspect #3: Male, 6’, 250lbs, wearing a black jacket, dark jeans, white ball cap, and tan work boots.

 

Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $2,000.00 for any information received by November 26, 2008 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 645-TIPS (8477) or e-mail us at www.stopcrime.org.   You can text a tip to “CRIMES” 274637, key word TIP125.

 

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.