COLUMBUS, Ohio — Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest or indictment of those involved in a string of thefts at multiple United Dairy Farmers throughout central Ohio.
The thefts took place between the months of May and June during the early morning hours, according to Crime Stoppers. Overall, there were 14 robberies at eight different locations and the businesses lost more than $40,000.
Authorities believe it is the same group committing the crimes.
The following locations were targeted:
- 4640 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard
- 5370 North High St., Columbus
- 7580 Worthington/Galeana, Columbus
- 8480 North High St., Columbus
- 1188 Wilson Rd., Columbus
- 1400 Cherry Bottom, Gahanna
- 1341 Georgesville Rd., Columbus
- 180 W. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna
The suspects typically will throw a large rock through the front of the store to break the glass. Then, they reportedly enter the business with laundry baskets, where they store items like cigarettes, cigars and lighters that they pick up from the shelves.
Crime Stoppers said in a release that it usually takes the suspects less than 90 seconds before they leave.
A car suspected to be involved is a two-door sedan, that may be a Camaro or a similar style.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477 (TIPS) or go visit www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip.
10TV has reached out to UDF for comment on the string of thefts, but has not heard back.
