This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Robbery that took place in Columbus

 

The victim, Riley Oller, stated that he had been contacted through Snap Chat by an acquaintance by the name of Tabby Wells. She asked if she could come over and talk to him in the area of the 4000 block of Bentham Dr. When she came into the apartment she picked up his cell phone, wallet and keys. Immediately after she picked up these items two males opened the unlocked door and came inside. The victim knew one of the suspects as Danny Burell who is an on and off again boyfriend of Ms. Wells. Mr. Burell and the unknown suspect began assaulting the victim. One of the suspects had a screwdriver and the other had a handgun. The victim was struck in the back of the head with the gun and then scratched with the screwdriver during the assault. The victim was able to take his wallet, keys and phone from Ms.Wells as he ran out of the apartment to call police. He stated that there was never any threats or demands made of him. When officers arrived at scene the suspects had fled. The victim was transported to Riverside hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and submit your tip.  You may also submit a tip by downloading our new free P3 Tips mobile app available on the iOS and Android platforms. We are no longer taking tips via text message.

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.