To develop as an effective crime-solving organization throughout the world, with the primary objective of this tri-partite organization, Community, Media, and Law Enforcement, Working Together to Solve Crime. Central Ohio Crime Stoppers pays for tips in the Franklin, Union, Delaware, Fairfield, Pickaway and Madison County areas.
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the person responsible for a Theft which took place in downtown Columbus. On Monday, September 2, 2013, a woman had her purse stolen while in a downtown Columbus business. Shortly afterward, credit cards taken from the wallet were used in area businesses, including Walmart, Target and Wendy’s. One male suspect was … [Read more...]
On Monday, January 20, 2014, at approximately 5:00pm, a male suspect who goes by the street name “Polo” entered the Sunglass Hut. After a brief time in the store, “Polo” fled with $1,200 worth of sunglasses. “Polo” is described as, Male/Black, Mid 40’s, 5’6”-5’10”, 180-200lbs, missing front teeth. Store surveillance photos of “Polo” may be viewed below. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash … [Read more...]
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the person responsible for a Breaking & Entering which took place on the Northwest side of Columbus. On November 9, 2013, at approximately 4:25am, an unknown male white smashed the front glass door of the Steak Escape restaurant located at 2450 Hilliard-Rome Road, and entered the business during non-business … [Read more...]
On Saturday, March 15, 2014, after closing hours, a bar in Gahanna, The Pub, was robbed by an unknown male with a black semi-automatic handgun. The suspect asked for all the money, then ordered employees into the restroom where he told them to stay for two minutes. The suspect is described as: Male/White, 40-50, 6’3”, 220lbs, wearing jeans, a black jacket, a black ski mask, and possibly wearing … [Read more...]
On Friday, February 21, 2014, between 10:00am and 6:00pm, a purse was stolen from a patient in a Dublin area hospital. A male white, in his late teens to early twenties, wearing a plaid shirt, is believed to have taken the purse while interacting with the victim. Credit cards taken from the stolen purse were used at several local businesses, including Target, Kroger, Radio Shack, Get Go, and … [Read more...]
On Thursday, February 20, 2014, at approximately 7:15pm, three unknown individuals, two males and a female entered the Walmart store located at 555 Colemans Crossing Blvd. One of the men and the female suspect exited the store, each with a 50" Vizio flat screen television, failing to pay for the televisions. The three suspects were seen leaving in a green Saturn. On Monday, February 24, 2014, at … [Read more...]
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at approximately 9:30pm, Whitehall Police responded to 428 Shell Court West. 48-year old Rande Neff had been discovered in his apartment, dead from a gunshot wound. Whitehall Police currently have neither a suspect nor a clear motive for the killing of Mr. Neff. A photo of Rande Neff may be viewed below. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any … [Read more...]
On January 21, 2014, at 1:37 a.m., Steve Eggerson entered the Turkey Hill gas station located at 1880 East Broad Street. Eggerson walked up to the beer cooler, grabbed a six-pack of beer and walked to the front counter. The store clerk advised Mr. Eggerson that it was too late and that the store couldn’t sell him beer. Eggerson walked past the store clerk, ran up to the store security guard, … [Read more...]
On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 62-year old Jack Burgoon was found fatally shot in the driveway of his Hicks Road home. Investigators said Mr. Burgoon had been shot several times. He was found with his wallet & cell phone intact. Mr. Burgoon’s red pickup truck was missing, but was found several hours later on Yankeetown Chenoweth Road, just a few miles from his home. A photo of Jack Burgoon may be … [Read more...]
In the spring of 2013, two individuals met on the "Tagged.com" social media site. After corresponding for some time, the man and woman agreed to meet. On July 27, 2013, they met again and the man asked to use the woman's bathroom. Upon entering her residence, the male suspect brandished a handgun, forced the woman into her basement, and threatened her if she came upstairs. While the victim was … [Read more...]