FIGHTING CRIME

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers Inc. is a community-driven program dedicated to empowering citizens in the fight against crime.

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Our Mission

Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers Inc. is comprised of diverse, active, and dedicated community representatives. Crime Stoppers provides a method for local law enforcement to receive information on crimes. These efforts increase tips, which in turn increase arrests in our community.

Our Promise

We provide an anonymous, safe, and effective way for you to share information about criminal activities. In return, we offer cash rewards of up to $5,000 for tips leading to felony arrests and indictments.

No Personal Information Required

How We Ensure Your Anonymity

Your privacy is our priority. When you call Crime Stoppers, we take meticulous steps to ensure your anonymity. A fact sheet is completed with only the essential details—the date, time, and a brief summary of your information. You are then assigned a unique number, which you will use for any follow-up calls and, if applicable, to claim your reward. No personal information is ever recorded or required.

Our Leadership and Funding

A volunteer Board of Directors made up of community members guides Crime Stoppers. This board oversees the program’s operations and approves all reward payments based solely on the merits of the information provided. The identities of our callers are never known to the board; only the details of the case and the caller’s unique Crime Stoppers number are shared.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization funded entirely through public donations. Your contributions are tax-deductible and directly support our mission to keep communities safe.

Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers Inc.

Allies in Justice

Partnering Across Indiana

Working with local law enforcement and the media, we bring criminals to justice while serving eleven Indiana counties: Allen, Adams, Wells, Wabash, Grant, Whitley, Lagrange, Huntington, DeKalb, Noble, and Steuben.

Our Reach

Each week, we spotlight an unsolved crime as our “Crime of the Week,” broadcasting the details on television, radio, and in newspapers, all through the generous support of our media partners.

How Rewards Are Issued

If your tip leads to a felony arrest, indictment, or the capture of a wanted person, we’ll contact you using our call-back system. Your reward will be given to you in cash.

How We Protect You

You can call the Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers tips line anonymously. Our phone system doesn’t use caller ID, and we don’t record conversations. Your identity will remain hidden.