2018 was a record year for tips to Near North Crime Stoppers.

They received 849 tips last year.

Officials say over 67 percent were submitted anonymously through Webtips on their website, nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.

They also say anonymous information led to the arrest of 23 people last year.

Drug activity continues to be the number one issue.

Since 1988, police have recovered nearly $51.6 million in illegal drugs have been recovered by police thanks to tips to Near North Crime Stoppers.

January is Crime Stoppers month around the globe and this year’s theme is ‘Say it Here’.

Anyone with information about any criminal activity can ‘Say it Here’ by calling 476-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-222- TIPS (8477).
The secure, encrypted online tip form is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com

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