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Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous, February 2016 Crimes of the Month

January 28, 2016January 26, 2016nelsonvillecity

The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as February 2016 Crimes of the Month.

The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to several criminal acts which occurred within the City of Athens.

The Athens, Ohio Police Department is actively investigating two separate but related violent assaults which took place in Athens between 2006 and 2015.

On June 20, 2015, at approximately 2:00 AM, a female was walking home from the uptown area. As she walked through the parking lot at the rear of 19 E. Carpenter St, an unknown suspect approached her from behind and attempted to sexually assault her but was scared away by others walking in the area.

DNA evidence obtained as a result of the investigation was submitted to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation for analysis. The results of the analysis showed the suspect from the 2015 assault was the same suspect that had been identified by DNA in a sexual assault reported in 2006. The details of the 2006 sexual assault are very similar to the 2015.

In the 2006 incident, the female victim was also walking home from the uptown area when she noticed an unknown white male following her. After arriving home, the suspect illegally entered the victim’s home and forcibly raped the victim and then fled the scene. The victim described the suspect as being 5’08” to 5’10” tall, weighing 130 to 150 pounds, with short light-colored hair. This description is very similar to the description provided by the victim of the 2015 incident.

We are seeking information on the suspect who is described as a white male in his late twenties to early thirties, 5’8” to 5’9” tall, and weighing approximately 160 pounds. The attached composite was developed by the victim of the 2015 incident. If you have any information related to these two incidents or know the identity of the suspect, please provide it to the Athens Police Department

The next incident pertains to a burglary which occurred on January 24^th, 2016 at approximately 7:00 PM. The residents of 120 University Estates Blvd returned home to find a broken window and the item used to break it. A short time before the incident was discovered, other residents in the area noted two white males, approximately 40 years old, medium builds, 5’8” to 6’0” tall with brown hair and one of the males having a mustache and beard. These two males were approaching houses and asking residents if they needed their sidewalks or driveways cleared. The victim did state he had observed an older model pickup truck in the area earlier in the day.

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a $2,000.00 cash reward for information on the above crimes if that information leads to the arrest and/or indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited 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.

Other cash rewards are available for your information regarding other crimes that have been committed in Athens County and if you have knowledge of other crimes, you are asked to call (740) 594 – 3331. Also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org for information on previous crimes of the month. Please “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.

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Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous, December 2015 Crimes of the Month

November 25, 2015November 24, 2015nelsonvillecity

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The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as December 2015 Crimes of the Month.

The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a criminal act which occurred within the City of Athens.

The incident pertains to a robbery which occurred during the early morning hours of October 25^th, 2015. The victim explained that he was walking on W. Union St and that was the last memory he could recall. When he awoke in front of the Smiling Skull, the victim was covered in blood and several of his personal belongings had been stolen. The victim required medical treatment as a result of the incident. (See pictures below)

The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to two separate criminal acts which have occurred within the City of Nelsonville.

The first incident pertains to a theft which occurred on or about October 23^rd, 2015. Tri-County Joint Vocational School, Carpentry Class is in the process of constructing a house at 756 Lake Hope Dr. When construction ended for the day, all of the power tools were secured in a tool trailer that was left on site. Over the weekend, the perpetrator(s) forcibly entered the box trailer and stole all of the power tools.

The last incident pertains to a burglary which occurred on November 18^th, 2015 at approximately 3:00 AM. The residents of 16047 Elm Rock Rd. Apartment #3, advised they were awakened by a thinly-built male who had forcibly entered their residence. After the residents began to scream, the male fled the residence, stealing an undisclosed amount and type of prescription medication. The Ohio University Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of criminal acts which have occurred on the Ohio University campus.

The Ohio University Police Department is currently investigating six incidents, thus far, which appear to be related. In three separate parking lots on S. Green Dr., individuals who have parked their vehicles in these lots have had the catalytic converters illegally removed from them. These incidents appear to have begun on November 19^th, 2015 and the Ohio University Police Department continues to take additional reports of this activity.

Athens County Law Enforcement Agencies.

Several law enforcement agencies in the county are experiencing an increase in the number of reports related to parked vehicles being entered and miscellaneous items being stolen. The items range from coins, to purses, to expensive electronic equipment. Residents are reminded not to leave valuables in their vehicles and to properly secure them (vehicles) if left unattended. **The Crime Solvers Board will determine the proper reward amount for any information that leads to arrest and indictment of individuals involved in these acts.

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Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous, November 2015 Crimes of the Month

October 27, 2015nelsonvillecity

The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as November 2015 Crimes of the Month.

The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to two separate criminal acts which have occurred within the City of Athens.

The first incident pertains to a stolen vehicle which occurred between October 22nd, 2015 at 4:00 PM and October 23rd, 2015 at 3:00 PM. The owner stated his white 1998 four door Jeep Cherokee, bearing Ohio registration FEV-5749, was parked in the parking lot at 85 N. Court St. The owner stated the vehicle was locked and he had the only ignition key to it. When the owner returned to the vehicle at the aforementioned time, he noticed it was missing.

The last incident pertains to a robbery which occurred during the early morning hours of October 25th, 2015. The victim explained that he was walking on W. Union St and that was the last memory he could recall. When he awoke in front of the Smiling Skull, the victim was covered in blood and several of his personal belongings had been stolen. The victim required medical treatment as a result of the incident.

The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to two separate criminal acts which have occurred within the City of Nelsonville.

The first incident pertains to a stolen vehicle which occurred between October 22nd, 2015 and October 23rd, 2015. The owner stated his silver 1992 four door Jeep Cherokee, bearing Ohio registration GEZ-4408, was parked in front of 283 Fort St. When the owner returned to the vehicle on the morning of October 23rd, it was no longer where he had parked it.

The last incident pertains to a theft which occurred on or about October 23rd, 2015. Tri-County Joint Vocational School, Carpentry Class is in the process of constructing a house at 756 Lake Hope Dr. When construction ended for the day, all of the power tools were secured in a tool trailer that was left on site. Over the weekend, the perpetrator(s) forcibly entered the box trailer and stole all of the power tools.

Other cash rewards are available for your information regarding other crimes that have been committed in Athens County and if you have knowledge of other crimes, you are asked to call (740) 594 – 3331. Also visit our website at http://www.crimesolversofathens.org for information on previous crimes of the month.

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.

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous, October 2015 Crimes of the Month

October 1, 2015nelsonvillecity

The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as October 2015 Crimes of the Month.

The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of criminal acts which have occurred within the City of Athens.

The first incident pertains to a breaking and entering which occurred on July 22^nd, 2015 at approximately 3:40 AM. The perpetrator forcibly entered Courtside Pizza located at 85 N. Court St. Once inside the business, the perpetrator stole money from a variety of locations. The perpetrator is described as a white male in his early to mid-twenties, approximately 6’00” tall, weighing 160#, and wearing dark clothing and a ball cap. (Picture provided)

The next incident also pertains to a breaking and entering which occurred between 11:00 AM on August 1^stto 7:30 AM on August 3^rd, 2015. Between these dates and times, the perpetrator(s) forcibly entered TSI Housing located at 36 S. Court St. Once inside the business, the perpetrator(s) rummaged through offices and storage areas looking for valuables. The perpetrator(s) were able to get away with money and two laptops.

The final incident pertains to a robbery which occurred between 2:30 AM and 3:30 AM on September 15^th, 2015. The victim explained they were walking on University Terrace near Memorial Auditorium when they were approached by several black males. One of the black males physically assaulted the victim, causing valuables to fall to the ground. Upon bending over to retrieve the items, the black male again assaulted the victim, and one of the other black males stole the valuables. All of the black males then fled the area.

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Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous, September 2015 Crimes of the Month

August 28, 2015August 28, 2015nelsonvillecity

The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as September 2015 Crimes of the Month.

The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of criminal acts which have occurred within the City of Athens.

The final incident actually pertains to an on-going series of residential burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles. Since the early part of June, 2015, Athens’ residents have experienced thirty-nine burglaries and twenty-six thefts from motor vehicles. While committing the thefts from motor vehicles, the perpetrators are preying on unlocked vehicles and taking any items of value. The residential burglaries are being committed at all times of the day and night and these perpetrators appear to be focusing on money, jewelry, and electronics.

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Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous August 2015 Crimes of the Month

July 17, 2015nelsonvillecity

The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as August 2015 Crimes of the Month.

The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to two separate criminal acts which occurred within the City of Athens.

The first incident occurred on May 4^th, 2015 at approximately 5:30 AM. On this date, residents of 117 E. State St, the Theta Chi fraternity, were awakened by the sound of smoke detectors sounding and the residence being filled with smoke. All residents and guests were able to exit the residence without anyone suffering injury. After the blaze was extinguished, officers and Firefighters surveilled the scene and noticed signs which made it appear suspicious in nature. Vehicles parked in the parking area to the rear of the residence were also damaged near the time of the blaze.

The next incident occurred on June 20^th, 2015 at approximately 2:00 AM. The victim was walking in the parking lot at the rear of 19 E. Carpenter St and shortly after traversing this lot, an unknown white male approached the victim from behind. While in the poorly lit area, the male attacker grabbed the victim and wrestled her to the ground. The attacker was then scared away by individuals approaching the area. The direction the attacker fled the scene is not known. The victim described her attacker as a white male in his early twenties, 5’8” to 5’9” tall, weighing approximately 160#, wearing dark clothing and a dark ball cap.

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your information pertaining to a criminal act which occurred in Athens County.

This incident occurred on June 6^th, 2015 at approximately 3:30 AM. Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to 2370 Blizzard Ln, the Family Dollar store in Albany, after receiving a call of an activated intrusion alarm. Upon arrival, Deputies found damage to the building and it was apparent it had been illegally entered. The safe, containing an undisclosed amount of money, was forcibly removed from the interior of the building and the suspect(s) left with it.

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a $2,000.00 cash reward for information on the above crimes if that information leads to the arrest and/or indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited 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.

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.

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous, June 2015 Crimes of the Month.

May 26, 2015nelsonvillecity

The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as June 2015 Crimes of the Month.

The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a criminal act which occurred within the City of Athens.

The incident occurred April 20^th, 2015 at approximately 12:30 PM. On 4/20/2015, the owner of a gray, 2008 Ford F-150 4X4 pick-up, parked it in the lot at 929 E. State St, Wal-Mart. Several hours after parking it in the lot, unknown individuals approach the vehicle and eventually drove away in it.

The Ohio University Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a couple criminal acts which occurred on the Ohio University Campus.

The first incident occurred on April 18^th, 2015 between the hours of 1:00 AM and 12:00 PM. During this time frame, unknown individual(s) illegally entered Building 13 on the Ridges. Once inside the individual(s) rummaged through various offices and stole several items from a third floor art studio.

The final incident occurred on April 19^th, 2015 at approximately 5:00 AM. On this date and time, the Ohio University Police Department was notified of an activated alarm at the Jefferson Market manager’s office, which is located in Jefferson Hall. Upon arrival, officers discovered two window panes in the door leading to the manager’s office broken. It was also evident that the individual had injured himself/herself while breaking the glass. Entry was made into the office but it did not appear anything was stolen.

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your information pertaining to a criminal act which occurred in Athens County.

This incident occurred between April 10^th and April 24^th, 2015. During this time frame, unknown individual(s) illegally trespassed on the property of Allpower Equipment, which is located at 8880 United Lane. Once on the property, the individual(s) forcibly removed a 2015 Kubota zero turn mower from a shipping crate and then stole it. The mower is equipped with a 21.5 HP Kawasaki engine and a 42” mowing deck.

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.