Billboards useful to catch a criminal: Although Fort Wayne isn't using the tactic, other cities are.

From: The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, IN) | Date: March 30, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Jeff Wiehe

Mar. 30--Michael A. Mitchell is accused of fatally shooting a man outside a bar three years ago in Cincinnati. Though he remains at-large, his face can be seen in larger-than-life pictures throughout greater Cincinnati.

To generate leads on Mitchell's whereabouts, Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Crime Stoppers plastered his face on a billboard with the words "WANTED" and "CASH REWARD." A phone number to call with tips also was provided.

"It lets people know that this guy is wanted, and that criminals are as mobile as you and I," said Chuck ...

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