Four tipsters paid cash rewards in last two months
Crime Stoppers tipsters have been rewarded for their efforts reporting criminal activity, with four rewards, valued at $500 each paid out over a two-month period.
Crime Stoppers Tasmania Chair Mr David Daniels OAM said that the information received through Crime Stoppers, was forwarded to police for investigation.
“Crime Stoppers receives information about a wide range of crimes. In these instances, four separate tips contained information relating to illicit drugs, a registered sex offender, stolen property and dangerous driving. They all contained good quality detail, and the dangerous driving tip included a video of the incident,” said Mr Daniels.
“When information given through Crime Stoppers leads to an arrest or charges, that person may be eligible to receive a reward – even when we don’t know who they are.
“Every tip counts. Whether you do your tip online or by phone, you receive a unique reference code which can be used to enquire about the status of an investigation and the possibility of a reward by calling 1800 333 000,” Mr Daniels added.
Assistant Commissioner Rob Blackwood said Crime Stoppers supports Police work by enabling the community to provide critical intelligence without getting involved.
“These cases highlight the benefit of how anonymous tips help police investigations; and that sometimes the information provides a significant breakthrough.
“Crime Stoppers and Tasmania Police have had a long-standing successful partnership of 30 years. Crime Stoppers provides members of the public with a valuable pathway to report crime related information safely and anonymously if they choose,” said Assistant Commissioner Blackwood.
Cash rewards of $500 each were paid for the following tips:
- Drug Trafficking: A tip gave information about a hydroponic drug set up, which had an estimated street value of $107,000. This information significantly assisted Police being able to act and arrest this offender.
- Dangerous Driving: Dashcam footage uploaded online, showed a vehicle hooning on a public road. The video identified the vehicle and driver. The vehicle was clamped, and the driver charged with hooning related offences and fined over $1,000.
- Arrest of convicted sex offender: A tip alerted Police to the failure of a convicted sex offender to comply with conditions. The information prompted an investigation, which led to the arrest and conviction of that person.
- Recovery of stolen property: A tip enabled police to obtain and execute a search warrant, which found $40,000 of stolen property, two firearms and illicit drugs. The offender was charged with nine offences.
Both Crime Stoppers and Tasmania Police strongly encourage all Tasmanians to report any criminal activity or suspicious behaviour. Photos and video can be easily uploaded and often provide vital evidence to an investigation.
“Police can’t be everywhere all the time, and these are perfect examples of successful results using information provided by members of the public,” Assistant Commissioner Blackwood said.
“The community, through Crime Stoppers is a powerful weapon for our Police, and this ultimately makes Tasmania safer for everyone,” said Mr Daniels.
If it’s not right, speak up to Crime Stoppers, and stay anonymous if you choose.
