Anonymous Tip Line
762-9500


Rewards Paid: $3,700
Cases Cleared: 28
Arrests: 35
Property Recovered: $20,084

Since Inception 1982
Rewards Paid: $262,965
Cases Cleared: 2,739
Arrests: 2,524
Property Recovered: $5,141,093

 


ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2008 CRIME STOPPERS 5K
 IS NOW OPEN!
THOUGHTS ON DON WOLF
May 25, 2008
Recently, Don Wolf, a former Crime Stoppers board member, passed away. Generous donations given in his name have arrived at our office these past few weeks. Don was one of those guys who always championed the underdog and who led by example. He was always the first to roll up his sleeves and work the problem until everyone else joined in. His impact on Dad’s Club Baseball and Softball in Moline is legendary.  As I open these envelopes and read the special messages, I see the impact one man had on so many. Don’s wife Diane and the Crime Stoppers Board have decided to sponsor a number of the 100 bicycles we give to children 12 and under at our 5k race. It is only fitting that children continue to benefit from a man many of us will miss dearly. “…If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines”. Semper Fi Mr. Wolf.
 
 

What is Crime Stoppers?

     CRIME STOPPERS OF THE QUAD CITIES is a program which involves the public, the media, and the police in the fight against crime.
     It offers cash rewards to persons who furnish information which leads to the arrest and filing of criminal charges against offenders and to the capture of fugitives.
     CRIME STOPPERS is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors from throughout the Quad City area. The Board decides on cash rewards and raises funds for the program. Funds are raised through private donations, from civic organizations, businesses, and through fund raising events such as the Crime Stoppers 5K Run/Walk.

Address:
1640 6th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265

Anonymous Tip Line:
309-762-9500

Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30pm

Phone Hours:
24-Hours a day

 History of Crime Stoppers

     In July 1976, in Albuquerque New Mexico, a university student was killed during a gas station robbery. After 6 weeks of investigation the police had very few leads as to who was responsible. Police investigators thought that a TV reenactment of the crime might lead to a citizen providing information that could help solve it. The police investigators were right. A caller contacted the police department after seeing the reenactment. The tip information was enough to lead the police to the two men who were responsible. Within 72 hours of the reenactment, the police had solved the murder. This was the beginning of Crime Stoppers.

     Today there are more than 1,150 Crime Stoppers programs worldwide. Almost one million crimes have been solved since its inception and over 5 and a half billion dollars worth of stolen property and narcotics have been seized.  Crime Stoppers is a valuable tool in the fight against crime worldwide!