Previous Crimes of the Month
December 2020
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the December 2020 Crimes of the Month.
1. On 8-17-20 at 9:37am, The Athens City Police Department responded to Hocking Valley Bank, 936 E State St, in reference to an armed robbery. Witness described the suspect as white male, 6’00”, thin build, short hair with shaved sides, and a raised bump on his forehead. The suspect brandished a firearm and fled with an unknown amount of money. The Board has approved a reward of $2000.00, for information which leads to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible. (see photo below)
2. Throughout the months of October and November 2020, Athens Police have taken several reports for thefts of catalytic converters. The board has approved a $1000.00 reward for information which leads to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible.
3. Between the 21st and 23rd of November, 2020, the City of Athens storage facility at 93 Hudson Ave. was broken into. The board has approved a $1000.00 reward for information which leads to the arrest or indictment of the suspect(s).
November 2020
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the November 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. On 8-17-20 at 9:37am, The Athens City Police Department responded to Hocking Valley Bank, 936 E State St, in reference to an armed robbery. Witness described the suspect as white male, 6’00”, thin build, short hair with shaved sides, and a raised bump on his forehead (see attached photos). The suspect brandished a firearm and fled with an unknown amount of money. The Board has approved a reward of $2000.00, for information which leads to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible.
2. Throughout the month of October, 2020, Athens Police have taken several reports for thefts of catalytic converters. The board has approved a $1000.00 reward for information which leads to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible.
October 2020
Crimes of the Month
The following incident has been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the October 2020 Crime of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. On 8-17-20 at 9:37am, The Athens City Police Department responded to Hocking Valley Bank, 936 E State St, in reference to an armed robbery. Witness described the suspect as white male, 6’00”, thin build, short hair with shaved sides, and a raised bump on his forehead (see September photos below). The suspect brandished a firearm and fled with an unknown amount of money. The Board has approved a reward of $2000.00, for information which leads to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible.
September 2020
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the September 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. On 8-17-20 at 9:37am, The Athens City Police Department responded to Hocking Valley Bank, 936 E State St, in reference to an armed robbery. Witness described the suspect as white male, 6’00”, thin build, short hair with shaved sides, and a raised bump on his forehead (see attached photos). The suspect brandished a firearm and fled with an unknown amount of money. The Board has approved a reward of $2000.00, for information which leads to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible.
August 2020
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the July 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. Over the course of the past five months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of theft. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. In the evening hours of May 16, or early morning hours of May 17, 2020, a suspect or suspects entered Athens Bicycle, located at 4 W. Stimson Ave. and stole a Trek Fuel EX7 bicycle. The board has approved a $2000.00 reward for information related to this breaking and entering.
3. Just after midnight on June 28, 2020, Athens Police were called to 14 N. High St. in the City of Athens for a report of an attempted burglary and the theft of a security camera. The suspect attempted to gain access to the residence. The suspect previously attempted to enter the residence on June 21, 2020 in the early morning hours and also stole a security camera on that date as well. The board has approved a $1000.00 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
https://www.facebook.com/AthensOhioPoliceDepartment/videos/751441282314115/?t=0
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the July 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. Over the course of the past five months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of theft. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. In the evening hours of May 16, or early morning hours of May 17, 2020, a suspect or suspects entered Athens Bicycle, located at 4 W. Stimson Ave. and stole a Trek Fuel EX7 bicycle. The board has approved a $2000.00 reward for information related to this breaking and entering.
3. Just after midnight on June 28, 2020, Athens Police were called to 14 N. High St. in the City of Athens for a report of an attempted burglary and the theft of a security camera. The suspect attempted to gain access to the residence. The suspect previously attempted to enter the residence on June 21, 2020 in the early morning hours and also stole a security camera on that date as well. The board has approved a $1000.00 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
https://www.facebook.com/AthensOhioPoliceDepartment/videos/751441282314115/?t=0
July 2020
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the July 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. Over the course of the past five months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of theft. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. In the evening hours of May 16, or early morning hours of May 17, 2020, a suspect or suspects entered Athens Bicycle, located at 4 W. Stimson Ave. and stole a Trek Fuel EX7 bicycle. The board has approved a $2000.00 reward for information related to this breaking and entering.
3. Just after midnight on June 28, 2020, Athens Police were called to 14 N. High St. in the City of Athens for a report of an attempted burglary and the theft of a security camera. The suspect attempted to gain access to the residence. The suspect previously attempted to enter the residence on June 21, 2020 in the early morning hours and also stole a security camera on that date as well. The board has approved a $1000.00 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
https://www.facebook.com/AthensOhioPoliceDepartment/videos/751441282314115/?t=0
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the July 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. Over the course of the past five months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of theft. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. In the evening hours of May 16, or early morning hours of May 17, 2020, a suspect or suspects entered Athens Bicycle, located at 4 W. Stimson Ave. and stole a Trek Fuel EX7 bicycle. The board has approved a $2000.00 reward for information related to this breaking and entering.
3. Just after midnight on June 28, 2020, Athens Police were called to 14 N. High St. in the City of Athens for a report of an attempted burglary and the theft of a security camera. The suspect attempted to gain access to the residence. The suspect previously attempted to enter the residence on June 21, 2020 in the early morning hours and also stole a security camera on that date as well. The board has approved a $1000.00 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
https://www.facebook.com/AthensOhioPoliceDepartment/videos/751441282314115/?t=0
June 2020
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the June 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. Over the course of the past five months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of thefts. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. On March 26, 2020, the Athens Police Department responded to a complaint of a stolen motorcycle, a 2000 black Harley Davidson Road King, at 55 Lincoln Ave. The owner of the motorcycle advised police it had been parked on the street in front of the residence overnight. Upon checking the following morning the motorcycle was gone. The board has approved up to a $2000 for information related to the theft.
3. Over the past month the Athens Police Department has received several reports of thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. There may be several suspects operating as individuals or as a group who are responsible for the thefts. Other law enforcement agencies throughout Athens County have also received reports of thefts of catalytic converters. The board has approved up to a $1000.00 reward for information related to these thefts.
4. In the evening hours of May 16, or early morning hours of May 17, 2020, a suspect or suspects entered Athens Bicycle, located at 4 W. Stimson Ave. and stole a Trek Fuel EX7 bicycle. The board has approved a $2000.00 reward for information related to this breaking and entering.
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the June 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. Over the course of the past five months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of thefts. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. On March 26, 2020, the Athens Police Department responded to a complaint of a stolen motorcycle, a 2000 black Harley Davidson Road King, at 55 Lincoln Ave. The owner of the motorcycle advised police it had been parked on the street in front of the residence overnight. Upon checking the following morning the motorcycle was gone. The board has approved up to a $2000 for information related to the theft.
3. Over the past month the Athens Police Department has received several reports of thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. There may be several suspects operating as individuals or as a group who are responsible for the thefts. Other law enforcement agencies throughout Athens County have also received reports of thefts of catalytic converters. The board has approved up to a $1000.00 reward for information related to these thefts.
4. In the evening hours of May 16, or early morning hours of May 17, 2020, a suspect or suspects entered Athens Bicycle, located at 4 W. Stimson Ave. and stole a Trek Fuel EX7 bicycle. The board has approved a $2000.00 reward for information related to this breaking and entering.
The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating several thefts where star bricks have been stolen. It was first noticed on January 6, 2020 on W. Washington St near the Nelsonville Public Library. Additional bricks were stolen during the early morning hours of January 7, 2020 at the same location. It was then reported bricks were stolen from Monroe St during the same time frame. Based on the amount of bricks stolen, it is believed a motor vehicle must be involved to assist in transporting them. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a cash reward for information on the above crime if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited up to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331. You may also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org or like us on Facebook. Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities. Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating several thefts where star bricks have been stolen. It was first noticed on January 6, 2020 on W. Washington St near the Nelsonville Public Library. Additional bricks were stolen during the early morning hours of January 7, 2020 at the same location. It was then reported bricks were stolen from Monroe St during the same time frame. Based on the amount of bricks stolen, it is believed a motor vehicle must be involved to assist in transporting them. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a cash reward for information on the above crime if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited up to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331. You may also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org or like us on Facebook. Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities. Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.
May 2020
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the May 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. Over the course of the past five months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of theft. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. On March 26, 2020, the Athens Police Department responded to a complaint of a stolen motorcycle, a 2000 black Harley Davidson Road King, at 55 Lincoln Ave. The owner of the motorcycle advised police it had been parked on the street in front residence overnight. Upon checking the following morning the motorcycle was gone. The board has approved up to a $2000 for information related to the theft.
3. Over the past month the Athens Police Department has received several reports of thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. There may be several suspects operating as individuals or as a group who are responsible for the thefts. Other law enforcement agencies throughout Athens County have also received reports of thefts of catalytic converters. The board has approved up to a $1000.00 reward for information related to these thefts.
The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating several thefts where star bricks have been stolen. It was first noticed on January 6, 2020 on W. Washington St near the Nelsonville Public Library. Additional bricks were stolen during the early morning hours of January 7, 2020 at the same location. It was then reported bricks were stolen from Monroe St during the same time frame. Based on the amount of bricks stolen, it is believed a motor vehicle must be involved to assist in transporting them. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a cash reward for information on the above crime if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited up to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331. You may also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org or like us on Facebook. Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities. Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the May 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. Over the course of the past five months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of theft. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. On March 26, 2020, the Athens Police Department responded to a complaint of a stolen motorcycle, a 2000 black Harley Davidson Road King, at 55 Lincoln Ave. The owner of the motorcycle advised police it had been parked on the street in front residence overnight. Upon checking the following morning the motorcycle was gone. The board has approved up to a $2000 for information related to the theft.
3. Over the past month the Athens Police Department has received several reports of thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. There may be several suspects operating as individuals or as a group who are responsible for the thefts. Other law enforcement agencies throughout Athens County have also received reports of thefts of catalytic converters. The board has approved up to a $1000.00 reward for information related to these thefts.
The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating several thefts where star bricks have been stolen. It was first noticed on January 6, 2020 on W. Washington St near the Nelsonville Public Library. Additional bricks were stolen during the early morning hours of January 7, 2020 at the same location. It was then reported bricks were stolen from Monroe St during the same time frame. Based on the amount of bricks stolen, it is believed a motor vehicle must be involved to assist in transporting them. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a cash reward for information on the above crime if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited up to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331. You may also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org or like us on Facebook. Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities. Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.
April 2020
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the April 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. Over the course of the past five months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of theft. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. On March 26, 2020, the Athens Police Department responded to a complaint of a stolen motorcycle, a 2000 black Harley Davidson Road King, at 55 Lincoln Ave. The owner of the motorcycle advised police it had been parked on the street in front residence overnight. Upon checking the following morning the motorcycle was gone. The board has approved up to a $2000 for information related to the theft.
The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating several thefts where star bricks have been stolen. It was first noticed on January 6, 2020 on W. Washington St near the Nelsonville Public Library. Additional bricks were stolen during the early morning hours of January 7, 2020 at the same location. It was then reported bricks were stolen from Monroe St during the same time frame. Based on the amount of bricks stolen, it is believed a motor vehicle must be involved to assist in transporting them. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a cash reward for information on the above crime if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited up to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331. You may also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org or like us on Facebook. Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities. Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the April 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. Over the course of the past five months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of theft. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. On March 26, 2020, the Athens Police Department responded to a complaint of a stolen motorcycle, a 2000 black Harley Davidson Road King, at 55 Lincoln Ave. The owner of the motorcycle advised police it had been parked on the street in front residence overnight. Upon checking the following morning the motorcycle was gone. The board has approved up to a $2000 for information related to the theft.
The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating several thefts where star bricks have been stolen. It was first noticed on January 6, 2020 on W. Washington St near the Nelsonville Public Library. Additional bricks were stolen during the early morning hours of January 7, 2020 at the same location. It was then reported bricks were stolen from Monroe St during the same time frame. Based on the amount of bricks stolen, it is believed a motor vehicle must be involved to assist in transporting them. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a cash reward for information on the above crime if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited up to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331. You may also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org or like us on Facebook. Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities. Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.
March 2020
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the March, 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. On November 19, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Sol Restaurant and Bar which is located at 700 E. State St. It was determined at approximately 5:00 AM on this date a male subject forcibly entered the business and stole several alcoholic beverages. The suspect was wearing dark colored jogging style pants and a hooded sweatshirt.
On November 24, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a second complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Sol Restaurant and Bar. It was determined that a white male forcibly entered the business at approximately 6:20 AM and he was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. .
2.. On November 24, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at O’Betty’s Red Hot restaurant which is located at 15 W. State St. Between 3:00 AM and 6:30 AM on November 24, individual(s) forcibly entered the business and took an undisclosed amount of money.
3. On November 29, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Brenen’s Coffee Café which is located at 38 S. Court St. The business had been forcibly entered by a white male on November 28, 2019 at approximately 8:30 PM and he stole items.
4. On December 8, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Fish N Stuff which is located at 4 Station St. The business had been forcibly entered between 8:30 PM on December 7 and 11:30 AM on December 8. The individual(s) stole an undisclosed amount of money.
5. On December 15, 2019 at 5:20 AM, the Athens Police Department responded to an activated burglary alarm at the Smoke Zone Smoke Shop which is located at 80 N. Court St. Officers discovered signs an individual(s) was attempting to forcibly enter the business but was not successful.
6. On December 15, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Silver Serpent which is located at 728 E. State St. The business had been forcibly entered between 10 :00 PM on December 14 and 8:00 AM on December 15 and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
7. On December 15, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Hilltop Quick Change which is located at 161 N. Lancaster St. The incident occurred between 3:00 PM on December 14 and noon on December 15.
8. On December 16, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at OMG! Rotisserie which is located at 139 Columbus Rd. It appears the business was illegally entered and items stolen between December 14 and December 16.
9. On December 23, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Ambassador Laundry which is located at 15 W. Stimson Ave. The business had been forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
10. On January 9, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Campus Heights maintenance building which is located on Carriage Hill Dr. The building was forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
11. On January 13, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Marathon gas station which is located at 1 E. Stimson Ave. The business had been forcibly entered at approximately 4:00 AM and items stolen.
12. On January 19, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Athens Uncorked which is located at 14 Station St. The business had been forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
13. On January 27, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Little Fish Brewery which is located at 8675 Armitage Rd. The business had been forcibly entered at approximately 5:00 AM and it is unknown if anything was stolen.
14. On January 27, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Clowes Auto Repair which is located at 312 E. State St. The business had been forcibly entered overnight but it is unknown if anything was stolen.
15. On February 18, 2020 the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Miller’s Chicken which is located at 235 W. State St. The business had been forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
The board has approved up to a $2000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
Over the course of the past four months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of theft. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating several thefts where star bricks have been stolen. It was first noticed on January 6, 2020 on W. Washington St near the Nelsonville Public Library. Additional bricks were stolen during the early morning hours of January 7, 2020 at the same location. It was then reported bricks were stolen from Monroe St during the same time frame. Based on the amount of bricks stolen, it is believed a motor vehicle must be involved to assist in transporting them. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. On February 22, 2020 at approximately 5:00 AM, the Nelsonville Police Department responded to a reported stolen vehicle. A gold 1998 Geo Prism, bearing Ohio license plate HDQ6838, was stolen from the 600 block of Pleasantview Ave. The vehicle had been left unattended running with the keys in it. There was a Michigan Wolverines front license plate bracket and the bumper cover was secured with zip ties. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this incident.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a cash reward for information on the above crime if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited up to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331. You may also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org or like us on Facebook. Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities. Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.
Crimes of the Month
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the March, 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. On November 19, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Sol Restaurant and Bar which is located at 700 E. State St. It was determined at approximately 5:00 AM on this date a male subject forcibly entered the business and stole several alcoholic beverages. The suspect was wearing dark colored jogging style pants and a hooded sweatshirt.
On November 24, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a second complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Sol Restaurant and Bar. It was determined that a white male forcibly entered the business at approximately 6:20 AM and he was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. .
2.. On November 24, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at O’Betty’s Red Hot restaurant which is located at 15 W. State St. Between 3:00 AM and 6:30 AM on November 24, individual(s) forcibly entered the business and took an undisclosed amount of money.
3. On November 29, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Brenen’s Coffee Café which is located at 38 S. Court St. The business had been forcibly entered by a white male on November 28, 2019 at approximately 8:30 PM and he stole items.
4. On December 8, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Fish N Stuff which is located at 4 Station St. The business had been forcibly entered between 8:30 PM on December 7 and 11:30 AM on December 8. The individual(s) stole an undisclosed amount of money.
5. On December 15, 2019 at 5:20 AM, the Athens Police Department responded to an activated burglary alarm at the Smoke Zone Smoke Shop which is located at 80 N. Court St. Officers discovered signs an individual(s) was attempting to forcibly enter the business but was not successful.
6. On December 15, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Silver Serpent which is located at 728 E. State St. The business had been forcibly entered between 10 :00 PM on December 14 and 8:00 AM on December 15 and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
7. On December 15, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Hilltop Quick Change which is located at 161 N. Lancaster St. The incident occurred between 3:00 PM on December 14 and noon on December 15.
8. On December 16, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at OMG! Rotisserie which is located at 139 Columbus Rd. It appears the business was illegally entered and items stolen between December 14 and December 16.
9. On December 23, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Ambassador Laundry which is located at 15 W. Stimson Ave. The business had been forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
10. On January 9, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Campus Heights maintenance building which is located on Carriage Hill Dr. The building was forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
11. On January 13, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Marathon gas station which is located at 1 E. Stimson Ave. The business had been forcibly entered at approximately 4:00 AM and items stolen.
12. On January 19, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Athens Uncorked which is located at 14 Station St. The business had been forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
13. On January 27, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Little Fish Brewery which is located at 8675 Armitage Rd. The business had been forcibly entered at approximately 5:00 AM and it is unknown if anything was stolen.
14. On January 27, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Clowes Auto Repair which is located at 312 E. State St. The business had been forcibly entered overnight but it is unknown if anything was stolen.
15. On February 18, 2020 the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Miller’s Chicken which is located at 235 W. State St. The business had been forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
The board has approved up to a $2000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
Over the course of the past four months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of theft. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating several thefts where star bricks have been stolen. It was first noticed on January 6, 2020 on W. Washington St near the Nelsonville Public Library. Additional bricks were stolen during the early morning hours of January 7, 2020 at the same location. It was then reported bricks were stolen from Monroe St during the same time frame. Based on the amount of bricks stolen, it is believed a motor vehicle must be involved to assist in transporting them. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. On February 22, 2020 at approximately 5:00 AM, the Nelsonville Police Department responded to a reported stolen vehicle. A gold 1998 Geo Prism, bearing Ohio license plate HDQ6838, was stolen from the 600 block of Pleasantview Ave. The vehicle had been left unattended running with the keys in it. There was a Michigan Wolverines front license plate bracket and the bumper cover was secured with zip ties. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this incident.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a cash reward for information on the above crime if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited up to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331. You may also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org or like us on Facebook. Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities. Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.
February 2020
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the February 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. On November 19, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Sol Restaurant and Bar which is located at 700 E. State St. It was determine at approximately 5:00 AM on this date a male subject forcibly entered the business and stole several alcoholic beverages. The suspect was wearing dark colored jogging style pants and a hooded sweatshirt.
On November 24, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a second complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Sol Restaurant and Bar. It was determined a white male forcibly entered the business at approximately 6:20 AM and he was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. .
2.. On November 24, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at O’Betty’s Red Hot restaurant which is located at 15 W. State St. Between 3:00 AM and 6:30 AM on November 24, individual(s) forcibly entered the business and took an undisclosed amount of money.
3. On November 29, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Brenen’s Coffee Café which is located at 38 S. Court St. The business had been forcibly entered by a white male on November 28, 2019 at approximately 8:30 PM and he stole items.
4. On December 8, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Fish N Stuff which is located at 4 Station St. The business had been forcibly entered between 8:30 PM on December 7 and 11:30 AM on December 8. The individual(s) stole an undisclosed amount of money.
5. On December 15, 2019 at 5:20 AM, the Athens Police Department responded to an activated burglary alarm at the Smoke Zone Smoke Shop which is located at 80 N. Court St. Officers discovered signs an individual(s) was attempting to forcibly enter the business but was not successful.
6. On December 15, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Silver Serpent which is located at 728 E. State St. The business had been forcibly entered between 10 :00 PM on December 14 and 8:00 AM on December 15 and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
7. On December 15, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Hilltop Quick Change which is located at 161 N. Lancaster St. The incident occurred between 3:00 PM on December 14 and noon on December 15.
8. On December 16, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at OMG! Rotisserie which is located at 139 Columbus Rd. It appears the business was illegally entered and items stolen between December 14 and December 16.
9. On December 23, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Ambassador Laundry which is located at 15 W. Stimson Ave. The business had been forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
10. On January 9, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Campus Heights maintenance building which is located on Carriage Hill Dr. The building was forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
11. On January 13, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Marathon gas station which is located at 1 E. Stimson Ave. The business had been forcibly entered at approximately 4:00 AM and items stolen.
12. On January 19, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Athens Uncorked which is located at 14 Station St. The business had been forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
The board has approved up to a $2000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating several thefts where star bricks have been stolen. It was first noticed on January 6, 2020 on W. Washington St near the Nelsonville Public Library. Additional bricks were stolen during the early morning hours of January 7, 2020 at the same location. It was then reported bricks were stolen from Monroe St during the same time frame. Based on the amount of bricks stolen, it is believed a motor vehicle must be involved to assist in transporting them. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the February 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. On November 19, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Sol Restaurant and Bar which is located at 700 E. State St. It was determine at approximately 5:00 AM on this date a male subject forcibly entered the business and stole several alcoholic beverages. The suspect was wearing dark colored jogging style pants and a hooded sweatshirt.
On November 24, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a second complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Sol Restaurant and Bar. It was determined a white male forcibly entered the business at approximately 6:20 AM and he was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. .
2.. On November 24, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at O’Betty’s Red Hot restaurant which is located at 15 W. State St. Between 3:00 AM and 6:30 AM on November 24, individual(s) forcibly entered the business and took an undisclosed amount of money.
3. On November 29, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Brenen’s Coffee Café which is located at 38 S. Court St. The business had been forcibly entered by a white male on November 28, 2019 at approximately 8:30 PM and he stole items.
4. On December 8, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Fish N Stuff which is located at 4 Station St. The business had been forcibly entered between 8:30 PM on December 7 and 11:30 AM on December 8. The individual(s) stole an undisclosed amount of money.
5. On December 15, 2019 at 5:20 AM, the Athens Police Department responded to an activated burglary alarm at the Smoke Zone Smoke Shop which is located at 80 N. Court St. Officers discovered signs an individual(s) was attempting to forcibly enter the business but was not successful.
6. On December 15, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Silver Serpent which is located at 728 E. State St. The business had been forcibly entered between 10 :00 PM on December 14 and 8:00 AM on December 15 and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
7. On December 15, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Hilltop Quick Change which is located at 161 N. Lancaster St. The incident occurred between 3:00 PM on December 14 and noon on December 15.
8. On December 16, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at OMG! Rotisserie which is located at 139 Columbus Rd. It appears the business was illegally entered and items stolen between December 14 and December 16.
9. On December 23, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Ambassador Laundry which is located at 15 W. Stimson Ave. The business had been forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
10. On January 9, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Campus Heights maintenance building which is located on Carriage Hill Dr. The building was forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
11. On January 13, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Marathon gas station which is located at 1 E. Stimson Ave. The business had been forcibly entered at approximately 4:00 AM and items stolen.
12. On January 19, 2020, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Athens Uncorked which is located at 14 Station St. The business had been forcibly entered overnight and items stolen.
The board has approved up to a $2000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating several thefts where star bricks have been stolen. It was first noticed on January 6, 2020 on W. Washington St near the Nelsonville Public Library. Additional bricks were stolen during the early morning hours of January 7, 2020 at the same location. It was then reported bricks were stolen from Monroe St during the same time frame. Based on the amount of bricks stolen, it is believed a motor vehicle must be involved to assist in transporting them. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
January 2020
The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the January 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. On November 19, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Sol Restaurant and Bar which is located at 700 E. State St. It was determined at approximately 5:00 AM on this date a male subject forcibly entered the business and stole several alcoholic beverages. The suspect was wearing dark colored jogging style pants and a hooded sweatshirt.
On November 24, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a second complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Sol Restaurant and Bar. It was determined a white male forcibly entered the business at approximately 6:20 AM and he was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. .
2.. On November 24, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at O’Betty’s Red Hot restaurant which is located at 15 W. State St. Between 3:00 AM and 6:30 AM on November 24, individual(s) forcibly entered the business and took an undisclosed amount of money.
3. On November 29, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Brenen’s Coffee Café which is located at 38 S. Court St. The business had been forcibly entered by a white male on November 28, 2019 at approximately 8:30 PM and he stole items.
4. On December 8, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at Fish N Stuff which is located at 4 Station St. The business had been forcibly entered between 8:30 PM on December 7 and 11:30 AM on December 8. The individual(s) stole an undisclosed amount of money.
5. On December 15, 2019 at 5:20 AM, the Athens Police Department responded to an activated burglary alarm at the Smoke Zone Smoke Shop which is located at 80 N. Court St. Officers discovered signs an individual(s) was attempting to forcibly enter the business but was not successful.
6. On December 15, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Silver Serpent which is located at 728 E. State St. The business had been forcibly entered between 10 :00 PM on December 14 and 8:00 AM on December 15 and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
7. On December 15, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at the Hilltop Quick Change which is located at 161 N. Lancaster St. The incident occurred between 3:00 PM on December 14 and noon on December 15.
8. On December 16, 2019, the Athens Police Department received a complaint of a breaking and entering that occurred at OMG! Rotisserie which is located at 139 Columbus Rd. It appears the business was illegally entered and items stolen between December 14 and December 16.
The board has approved up to a $2000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating a series of burglaries that have occurred in the Campbell St area. One particular residence, 38 Campbell St., has been burglarized on three separate occasions. The incidents occurred on October 17, November 2, and November 17, 2019. The board has approved up to a $2000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.