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Posted: 9:57 PM Jul 26, 2011
Rockford Crime Stoppers 7/26
Help find the person responsible for vandalizing the Joe Marino statue in Rockford, and you could earn up to $1,000 in reward money.
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Today Rockford Park District Police Chief Theo Glover joins me as we seek your help to identify the individual responsible for vandalizing the bronze statue honoring Joe Marino which was located on the northwest corner of East State Street and Water Street in Rockford, Illinois. Chief, what can you tell us about the incidentRich, our investigation indicates the vandalism took place on Friday July 22nd between 1 and 8 in the morning. The video you are now viewing shows the extensive damage to the $38,000 statue and surrounding brick work which was caused by the suspect throwing yellow, automotive quality paint on the statue. The statue has been removed by Rockford Park District personnel and transported to the original castor in an effort to restore it to it's original condition. If you have any infromation regarding this incident, or have information on other criminal activity or wanted subjects, please call Crime Stoppers Your call could be worth up to $1,000 if it helps solve a crime or brings fugitives to justice. Call Crime Stoppers at 963-7867 or toll free at 1-888-769-STOP. Remember, when you call Crime Stoppers their phones do not have caller ID and they never ask your name.
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There is some comments about this article that doesn't make any sense to me. This ignorant random act of defacing a bronze statue hurts Rockford and America. It is a tribute to a person that has spent a lot of time putting together free fireworks displays for everyone in Rockford who would want to attend and enjoy. The symbol of Mr. Fourth of July being defaced hurts the true American in me. I hope the person who committed this crime is caught and punished for it. So some other loser doesn't think to do this kind of thing again and get away with it. It isn't as if the murders and robberies don't make the news... they do!IF YOUR SICK OVER IT WELL, THAT'S YOUR PROBLEM. Do something about it to make a change.
OMG, it's sickening. The statue was defaced. That just blows my mind. Wow! It's a sad sad day when the defaced statue gets more attention on the news than the murders and robberies going on in this city.. Unbelievable.
No Scott the fact is it's probably kids and they talk and you might as well put a notice out there to get the bandits caught well the topic is still HOT. You should really Criticize yourself for making such an idiotic comment with such poor thought process...Keep up the good work RPD.
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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 |
