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Posted: 10:51 PM Feb 21, 2012
Information Sought in Theft in Unincorporated McHenry
CRIME STOPPERS BULLETIN
Reporter: McHenry County Sheriff’s Office |
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MCHENRY COUNTY (WIFR) -- Crime Stoppers of McHenry County and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office are seeking assistance from the community regarding a theft that occurred in unincorporated McHenry on February 11, 2012.
The theft occurred in the 800 block of Florence Street, McHenry while the homeowners were out of town, leaving their 15 and 18 year old daughters home alone.The daughters invited friends over to the residence without their parent’s permission.
The Sheriff’s Office Investigation has revealed that approximately 25 teenagers attended a party at the victim’s home. It is believed that approximately $20,000 U.S.C. and approximately 100 pills of Hydrocodone pills were taken from within the residence by one of the teenagers.
Anyone with information about this theft or any other criminal activity is encouraged to contact either the Crime Stoppers of McHenry County at 1-800-762-STOP (7867) or the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office at (815) 338-2144.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the offender(s). Crime Stoppers does not use caller ID.
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What is Crime Stoppers? The Crime Stoppers Program is managed by the Winnebago County Sheriff's office Crime Stopper Division, which is located in the Public Safety Building. The city of Rockford helps pay part of the operating costs of the Division which is staffed by one full time Deputy who acts as the program coordinator, Richard Gambini, and one full time assistant who is employed by Crime Stoppers. View more information on their website. |
| How does it work? People with information regarding criminal activity and fugitive locations are often reluctant to talk to law enforcement officials because they fear retaliation. The Crime Stoppers Program is designed to protect the identity of callers who are never asked their name when they give information, and we do not use caller ID. The caller is assigned a code number, which is used on the information file, and the referral sheet is forwarded to the appropriate agency for the follow up investigation. Callers also use their code to check on the status of the case, add information to the case, report other criminal activity, and to collect their reward. Crime Stoppers pays a cash reward up to $1,000.00 when an arrest is made or a crime is solved as a result of the caller's information. The amount of payment to the Crime Stopper caller is determined by the program coordinator and the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors who meet twice monthly to set the rewards. |
| $1000 REWARD
Callers with information about crimes can call the special Crime Stoppers phone numbers and anonymously give Crime Stoppers information. Each Caller is assigned a number, and if the tip results in an arrest, a reward will be paid. Rewards of up to $1000 will be presented for information that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers never asks your name. We do not have Caller ID. Paydates are twice a month.
QUICK 50 Students attending any school in Winnebago County can call the Crime Stoppers numbers and report any crime that has happened on school property involving students. Call to report any student bringing weapons, drugs or alcohol to school. If the information provided results in an arrest, a suspension or both, the caller will receive a reward of up to $50. View More Information on Their Website |
