There are no bad tips, but what makes a good tip great is detail!
Who:
- Who is involved? Who is/are the victim(s) and/or suspect(s)?
- Provide their full name, nicknames and/or other names they go by
- Provide their description: age, race, height, weight, hair (length, style, colour), eye (colour, do they wear glasses/contacts), and any scars, marks, or tattoos
- Provide their job or school information
What:
- •What type of crime are you reporting? (Please provide details)
- What did the suspect(s) do?
When:
- When did the crime occur? (Exact date or approximate date and time)
- Provide how long the crime occurred for or how long it has been going on for.
Where:
- Where did the crime happen?
- •Where does the suspect(s) live? (City, nearest cross streets, and address. Provide a description of the location, etc)
Why:
- Why did the crime happen? (Was there a reason for it to happen on a certain date and/or time?)
How:
- How did the crime happen? (For example if it is a drug crime, how does the dealer sell drugs).
- How are you aware of the crime? (Did you see it happen, overhear someone talking about it, etc.)
- How many people know about the crime? How did you know to contact Crime Stoppers? (Social media, website, etc.)