LOCUST STREET HAPPY JOE'S ROBBED
June 21, 2009
On Thursday the 11th of June, around 10:18 PM, a dark complexioned male black with a muscular build displayed a black firearm then used the gun to strike a victim in the face while robbing the Happy Joes, 1414 West Locust Street in Davenport. Witnesses tell police the suspect was wearing a blue and white bandana over his face, a black hooded sweatshirt, and black pants and gloves when he robbed the store. He appeared to be between 20 and 30 years of age. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1000 cash for information leading to an arrest in this case. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.   

INNOCENT BYSTANDER SHOT IN ROCK ISLAND
May 24, 2009
Crime Stoppers and Rock Island Police are asking for your help identifying a shooter. Around 9:50 PM on Tuesday night the 19th of May, a gunman sprayed the 1100 block of 15th Avenue with bullets. One of these struck an innocent 38-year-old lady who had come out into her yard. Police do not believe she was the intended target. Once again the community is left scratching their heads wondering why people who know who fired the shots refuse to step up. The QC Online comments on this story are worth checking out. Crime Stoppers will keep you anonymous, pay you up to $1000 cash, and you will be doing the right thing for all of us when you call. The tip line is 309-762-9500. If you know who is responsible and choose not to call, please do the following:  extend your thumb and index finger while curling your other fingers into your palm. Place the back of your hand onto your forehead and look into the mirror. Thanks for playing.   

SUSPICIOUS DEATH UNDER INVESTIGATION
May 6, 2009
Crime Stoppers and Moline Police are asking for your help regarding a suspicious death that occurred in Moline on Friday the 13th of February. John Hobbie III was found lying on the floor of his apartment at Hillside Heights, 825 17th Street. We know John was at the Parkside Tap playing pool earlier in the night. Police are interested in anyone that might have information about our victim or others that spent time with him prior to his passing. Possibly, individuals with information may not be coming forward. Crime Stoppers is offering $1000 cash for information that leads to an arrest along with the guarantee that all callers will remain anonymous when they call our tip line, 309-762-9500.

SWAN SHOT IN SCOTT COUNTY
April 12,2009
Early Thursday morning the 2nd of April a Direct TV representative heard several gunshots in the 24000 block of 247th Avenue area in Princeton, Iowa. The rep ran to the area where he found two subjects shooting into an animal pen. When the subjects realized someone was in the area they fled in a Ford Explorer or Jeep Cherokee. The representative was sickened by what he found as he approached the pen. The subjects had been shooting at a full-grown swan kept by the homeowner. Unfortunately, the swan succumbed to its injuries later that evening. More than a few people are troubled by this killing, including Sherriff Conard who has pledged to add $100 to our reward of up to $1000 cash. If you have any information on this despicable act please call our tip line 309-762-9500.   



DAYTIME BURGLARS TARGETING MOLINE NEIGHBORHOODS
April 5, 2009
Recent daytime residential burglaries in Moline have police and neighbors working together. Since late January over ten homes have had their front or side door kicked in or shouldered. Once inside, the suspects are taking televisions, video games, computers, DVD’s, and jewelry. The burglaries are taking place between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. These crimes are taking place on the bluff between 12th and 19th Avenues and 7th and 27th Streets. Our suspects are Hispanic males, one described as heavy set. Please be alert if you live in or near this target area. If you have any information on these burglaries you can stay anonymous and receive up to $1000 cash if your information leads to an arrest. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500. 

BEWARE OF BURGLARS' HOME REPAIR SCHEME
March 22, 2009
Recently, individuals posing as home repairmen have attempted to lure people out of their homes. Once out of the home and inspecting a tree, gutter, or roof with one of the suspects, the other three or four suspects will arrive and enter the residence, taking what they can. The most recent attempts were made in Bettendorf involving a white minivan and a fat Hispanic male in his mid-twenties. Be wary of any unsolicited workers at your door. Do not hesitate to call police when you see this type of suspicious activity; but if you know who is responsible for these burglaries, contact us at Crime Stoppers 309-762-9500. If the information leads to the arrest of these individuals you will receive up to $1000 cash.      

LARGE SAFE STOLEN IN BETTENDORF
February 15, 2009
Swan Engineering 2611 State Street Bettendorf reported the theft of a 1000 pound safe sometime between January 30th and February 2nd. The dark green World War II era safe was approximately 2’ wide, 2’ deep, and 3’ high. The door has a combination dial and a brass handle. The interior of the safe has other locking compartments that contained cash as well as documents needed by the Engineering Company. Bettendorf Police Detective Brian Crouch is asking for anyone with information concerning these documents, or the burglary itself, to come forward by calling Crime Stoppers 309-762-9500. You will remain anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest you could collect up to $1000 cash. No questions asked.     

ILLINOIS CITY BURGLARY
February 1, 2009
On Thursday the 22nd of January, Rock Island County Deputies responded to a burglary in Illinois City. They found a garage on 154th Avenue West open and a red 2003 Honda RICON 650 ATV had been stolen. Investigators also found an attempt had been made to force entry into the residence. This burglary happened sometime during the day. We have joined with the victim to provide $1000 cash to the caller who identifies those individuals responsible. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.

VANDALISM OCCURS IN TAYLOR RIDGE
January 18, 2009
This crime is a new one for us. It seems a Taylor Ridge home was damaged by someone with a bad attitude. Rock Island County Sheriff's Department Investigators believe a chain was wrapped around a large stone porch pillar on a new home in the 9000 block of 98th Street West, sometime around 9:00 am on the 13th of January. The chain must have been hooked to a truck which pulled the porch from the home, causing thousands of dollars in damage. Neighbors heard the noise but as of this article police have no suspects. If you can help with a call to our tip line, 309-762-9500, you could find yourself with up to $1000 cash.     



VICTIM ROBBED AND INJURED WITH BOX CUTTER
October 12, 2008
On Friday the 3rd of October around 12:30 PM, a young male white walking in the area of 29th Street and 11th Avenue in Moline was jumped by three subjects. This resulted in over twenty stitches for the victim after his arm was sliced open with a box cutter. Suspect one is described as a male white 5’ 11” tall, about 180 pounds, wearing a red t-shirt and dark grey sweat pants. Suspect two is a light skinned male black 5’ 10” tall, 150 pounds, wearing a white tee-shirt. Suspect three, the driver, was not involved in the beating of our victim but he was driving the newer red vehicle that the suspects jumped out of and then left in after the beating. If you can identify these individuals for police by calling our tip line 309-762-9500 you will remain anonymous and you could receive up to $1000 cash. 



THUGS TAKE ADVANTAGE
September 21, 2008
During the big storm that blew through our area in late July, a Moline business was hit twice in three days by burglars. On the 22nd, knowing the power was out, the bad guys busted the front glass doors of the Star Gas Station, 3759 41st Street. Cash, cigarettes and brandy were taken. During their second entry on the 24th, cartons of cigarettes and booze totaling over $3000 were taken. If you can give us a name we have up to $1000 cash if it leads to an arrest. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.    



TWO SUSPECTS ROB MOLINE CITGO
September 14, 2008
The CITGO station at 4625 Avenue of the Cities was robbed on Sunday the 29th of June around 10:00 PM. The suspects were two male whites, one tall and skinny, the other short. Both wore white cloth wrapped around their faces. After displaying a small handgun they grabbed the money from the clerk and ran out of the store westbound. If you know who committed this offense we will pay up to $1000 cash for information that leads to an arrest. You will remain anonymous and in the end will collect more money than these two took during the robbery. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.



VANDALISM DISCOVERED AT BICENTENNIAL SCHOOL
August 31, 2008
Coal Valley Police are asking for our help with a criminal damage at the new Bicentennial school construction site.  Sometime between the 22nd and 25th of August, suspects committed approximately $2000 worth of damage to the new school. Entry was made through a small opening and most of the damage was caused by fire extinguishers, broken glass, and damage to a trailer on site. Juveniles are suspected in this crime. The Crime Stoppers clubs at John Deere and Wilson Middle Schools along with the MHS Crime Stoppers will be receiving this information when the students return to school after Labor Day. If you have any information on this crime or any other crime in Coal Valley you are eligible for up to $1000 cash when you call our tip line 762-9500.    



EAGLES CLUB BURGLARIZED IN CARBON CLIFF
August 24, 2008
Friday morning May 5th around 6:00 AM, workers arriving at the Eagles Club in Carbon Cliff found the main door ajar. Silvis and RI County officers cleared the building only to find a surveillance camera on the floor with its wires hanging from the ceiling. Several video poker games had been opened but the real loss was found in the office. The safe had been broken into and the contents strewn around the club. The bad guys were just too smart and were able to get away with this, or did they? Hold the presses - the deputies were able to retrieve a few pictures from that busted surveillance camera. Need some cash? Want to see stupid people go to jail? If you can identify one of these perps you could receive up to $1000.    

THEFTS REPORTED IN AREA CEMENTARIES
June 29, 2008
On June 18th 2008 the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department responded to Greenview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1201 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, where 30 brass, copper, and bronze flower vases were stolen. The vases are valued at $500 a piece. A few days later additional vases were stolen. Scumbags that steal from gravesites are some of the lowest forms of the criminal element. We have up to $1000 cash if you can call us with the names of the thieves or the current locations of the vases. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.

GANG ACTIVITY UNDER INVESTIGATION
May 18, 2008
On Tuesday the 22nd of April, around 9:30 PM, Moline Police responded to shots fired at Garfield Elementary school's east playground. Thankfully, no school children were present, but some young teens were on the playground and they may have been the target of the shooters. School officials, the police department, the faith community in the area, and neighbors are working together to address the recent gang activity in the area. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1000 cash reward for information leading to arrest of the individuals responsible for the shooting. The tip line is 309-762-9500.



BURGLARY AT MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL UNSOLVED
January 21, 2008
Police are asking for your help regarding a break in at Moline High School. Sometime around 11PM on Saturday night the 29th of December a male white in a ski mask and unknown accomplices removed the hinge pins from an office door and made off with a lap top and a desk top computer. The thief then made his way to the gym where he was able to enter two locked offices, stealing two iMac laptops. The thief was captured by a security camera as he was covering the lens of the camera. The student Crime Stoppers Club at MHS and the adult Crime Stoppers Board are offering rewards for the identification of our burglar. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 762-9500. If
your tip leads to an arrest you will receive up to $1000 cash.     

BURGLARS ARE TARGETING CELL PHONE STORES
January 13, 2008
Recently, cellular telephone stores in Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline have been burglarized. Entry is usually made by smashing the front glass doors to the business. Our suspect, who police believe is a male white in his late teens or early twenties, then removes the entire cash register or cash drawer before making his escape. Again, we need your help. If your call to the Crime Stoppers tip line, 309-762-9500, leads police to the suspect you can receive up to $1000. You will remain anonymous and we pay when an arrest is made. You don’t have to wait for a guilty verdict after a long trial; you get your money fast! Just the way it should be!