Crime Stoppers is a locally run program serving Canada's National Capital and Area including municipalities in both Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. We were formed in 1985 by a group of local business people who had heard about this community run program being successful elsewhere in helping the police solve crimes through cash rewards given to those who have confidential and anonymous information that will help the police solve crimes.
The program also raises money to fund the cash rewards and arranges payouts to those whose tips are successful.
Canada's National Capital and Area Crime Stoppers has recovered almost 50 million dollars worth of stolen property and illicit drugs since the program began in 1985. Every year dozens of crimes ranging from minor thefts to murders are solved because someone knows who committed the crime, and that information comes to Crime Stoppers as a confidential anonymous tip, eligible for a cash reward.
As of September 2006, information provided by Crime Stoppers tipsters has helped the police make 4,112 arrests, clear 4,465 criminal cases, lay 6,701 criminal charges and recover 343 firearms.
Our civilian program works closely with police, accepting tips at our 613-233-TIPS (8477) phone number. Anyone in Canada can call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and be connected to their closest locally operated Crime Stoppers program.