$9,000 reward offered in Williams case

Jack’s Surfboards in Huntington Beach added $9,000 to the $1,000 reward offered by nonprofit organization Crime Stoppers for any information leading to an arrest in the case of the death of a Hurley International intern.

This recent donation brings the total reward to the maximum payout an organization can offer without being legally required to disclose the identity of the person who comes forward with the information.

Dane Williams, who lived in Huntington Beach, was last seen Jan. 26 in San Diego’s Gaslamp District. His body was found three days later, miles away in the City Heights neighborhood.

“Dane was part of the surfing community,” said Jim Johnson, the head of Crime Stoppers San Diego. “Jack’s just reached out and offered the money and it’s a great thing.”

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.

— Alan Blank