Contact: J.L. Rogers
Phone: 336-373-2255 

Crime Stoppers Program Reaches Milestone in Recovery

GREENSBORO, NC - (May 13, 2010) - The Greensboro-Guilford Crime Stoppers program has reached a new milestone in the dollar amount of recovery. Since its inception in 1981, the program has recovered $17,200,000 worth of stolen property and illegal drugs in the community.

Crime Stoppers is a community policing program of the Greensboro Police Department. All calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and confidential. Callers are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 if their information leads to an arrest or recovery. Crime Stoppers' tip line is 373-1000. Tips can also be submitted online at www.greensboro-guilfordcountycrimestoppers.org.

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