Crime & Safety

Police Searching for Man who Robbed Stow Resident with Gun

The following information was supplied by the Stow Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Update: John B. Crawford by Stow Police Oct. 19.

said they are looking for a man who had a handgun and robbed a Cox Drive resident.

The incident happened at the 4400 block of Cox Drive on Oct. 16. The man with the handgun took $200 in cash from the victim, said police. 

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The victim told officers he knew the man who robbed him.

Police have a warrant out and are searching for John B. Crawford, whose last known address is 3595 Marcella Ave. in Stow, said police.

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Crawford is described by police as a white male, 21-years-old, 5-foot-6-inches tall and about 180 pounds. 

Aggravated robbery is a first-degree felony in this situation, according to police.

Anyone with information may call the Stow Police Department at 330-689-5700.

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