This week’s Crime of the Week focuses on a homicide that took place in Columbus Ohio

 

On March 15, 2021, Tymar O. Whitsett Jr. was reported missing. There was evidence of possible foul play located inside an apartment located at 1303 Marion Dr. N Apt. F. The scene was processed; however, Mr. Whitsett was not located.

On April 13, 2021, a vehicle that had been driven by Mr. Whitsett was located in the rear of 1585 Smith Rd. There was a body located inside this vehicle that was later identified as being Mr. Whitsett.

It is believed that Mr. Whitsett was killed inside the apartment on Marion Rd. on March 13, 2021, and then driven to the location on Smith Rd. It is also believed that several people were present at the Marion Rd. address when this crime occurred.

If you have any information you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You may also submit a tip by downloading our free P3 Tips mobile app available on the iOS and Android platforms.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. 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.

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., and P.O. BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-6038.

Watch for the depiction of each “Crime of the Week” during newscasts on WCMH NBC 4, Sunday morning 7a.m., 9 a.m. and at 6 p.m., as well as Monday 11 a.m. Also watch for the depiction to be aired on WBNS 10TV, WSYX ABC 6, WTTE FOX 28, and featured in The Columbus Dispatch every Monday.