Mercer County Authorities Continue To Seek Information In Rooth Beating

It’s been over a month since 83 year old Fred Rooth was robbed and beaten in his rural Joy farmhouse. He was found badly injured on Monday afternoon, May 8th. No arrests have been made to this point, but the investigation is ongoing and information continues to be sought through Mercer County Crime Stoppers at 582-3500 or toll free 800-582-2762. A reward fund leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible is at around $23,000. Several items were taken from Rooth’s home including a residential safe.