Thousands Offered to Return Deceased Soldier's Cross to Stow Father

Officers are putting several hours into finding a  and now a reward is being offered.

In another attempt to return a sentimental golden cross to Larry Large, Summit County CrimeStoppers is now offering an award of up to $2,000, according to a story on NewsNet5. 

"We are working our hardest to find out if we can get a lead on this," said Dirker. "We're working with the Summit County CrimeStoppers and contacting pawn shops and gold dealers to find it."

According to , Larry's home was broken into Sept. 14 and a gold cross was stolen. There was no evidence of forced entry and the necklace is valued at $400, said police.

"Whoever did this is a scumbag. There is no way that any person coming through this house would have not known the significance of that cross draped over my son's flag case," Larry told NewsNet5.

If you have any information on the cross, call the Stow Police Department at 330-689-5700 or the Summit County CrimeStoppers at 330-434-2677 to report the information anonymously.