Crimes of the Month

CRIMES OF THE MONTH

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous

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

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous
City of Athens Police Department
Public Service Announcement

If you are leaving town for vacation or an extended break:

Lock all doors and windows, including upper floor windows, balcony doors, etc.
Do not leave large amounts of cash or other valuables (jewelry, passports, firearms, laptops, gaming systems, etc.) unsecured.
Ask neighbors/friends who are staying to check on your residence.
Leave easily moved valuables with them.
Photograph electronics and other valuables, recording the make, model, and serial numbers.
Install a motion-activated camera in the residence that alerts the resident when motion is detected.
Have mail/newspaper delivery stopped, forwarded or ask friends who are staying to collect.
- This includes package delivery; thieves target boxes left on porches.
Do not announce your absence in public forums, including social media.
Follow recommendations/requirements from landlords in regards to heat, water shut offs and utility service; do not turn off heat. Disconnect garden hoses.
Lock vehicles; do not leave valuables or keys in them.
Check all exterior lighting, replace bulbs, fix broken motion detectors, etc.
Leave some interior lights on timers, preferably in upper floors.
Do not leave pets that require care unattended.
Inform landlord, friends and/or neighbors of departure and expected return times, leave them contact information. Obtain renters insurance and/or determine if parents’ policies cover your belongings; your landlord’s policy probably does not.

All residents are encouraged to contact law enforcement if suspicious activity is observed.
Athens Police Department:
Non-Emergency: 740-592-3313
Emergency: 740-593-6606 or 911

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 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.