Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for a Burglary and Vandalism in the Powell area.On Friday, January 4, 2013, at approximately 4:30am, an unknown person(s) entered the office of Advocate Radiology Billing located at 10567 Sawmill Parkway prior to any employees being on site. Once inside, the suspect used a firearm to shoot out a glass wall to access the onsite computer server and then shot at the computer server, causing extensive damage which resulted in equipment failure. The nature of the crime suggests the suspect(s) had knowledge of this business and it was specifically targeted. Photos of the vandalized office may be viewed on our www.stopcrime.org website.

The company has posted a reward of $10,000.00 for any information received by January 25, 2013, leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the persons responsible for this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-645-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You can text a tip to “CRIMES” (274637), key word CMH.

Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org or call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-877-645-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., P.O. Box 16038, Columbus, OH 43216-6038.