Calls are received by a call center for the Crime Stoppers program 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  The call center does not obtain caller ID and conversations are not recorded.  The Crime Stoppers Coordinator receiving the tip information makes initial inquiries and then passes the information on to the investigating law enforcement agency. Calls are accepted regarding any publicized request for information through law enforcement and our media partners, "Crime of the Week", or such other crime(s) the caller has knowledge of.

By guaranteeing a caller's anonymity, Crime Stoppers allows the caller to give information in a positive atmosphere without the prospect of retribution. By offering cash rewards for information leading to arrests, the program encourages otherwise reluctant callers to provide information.

To update a current Crime Stoppers tip, please call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip-line at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or click here to update your tip online with your tip number and password.  To check on the status of a current Crime Stoppers tip, please call the tip-line at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) and press option "1" on Thursdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. 

The mailing address for Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is P.O. Box 5766; Tampa, FL  33675. (Please do not mail tips to this address as they will be disposed of for security reasons.)