CRIMES OF THE MONTH

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous

May 2021

Crimes of the Month

The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the May 2021 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. 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. On April 25, 2021 Athens Police were called to Hocking Street at approximately 2:45 AM, in reference to gun shots in the area. A witness indicated that a crowd of people were fighting when the shots were fired. Officers recovered evidence that shots had been fired. The board has approved an award of $500.00 for information which leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible.

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.