Millcreek Township, PA Police Department (58 sworn officers) identified two individuals wanted in connection with a Dick’s Sporting Goods retail theft case by leveraging tip411’s anonymous tipping tool.
An immediate alert was issued through the tip411 tool to the community, providing a detailed description of the two individuals wanted in connection to the crime.
Wanted Individuals Found: The individuals in this Alert have been identified.
This case is a perfect example of how the tip411 tool serves as a critical bridge between the community and law enforcement.
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100% Anonymous: The individual who submitted the information was able to share a crucial lead without fear of revealing their identity. tip411 protects the tipster’s anonymity, which often encourages people to come forward with information they might otherwise keep to themselves.
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Rapid Response: Anonymous tips allow the police to receive and act on information much faster than traditional methods, which can be the difference-maker in time-sensitive situations like a missing child case.
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Community Engagement: This success underscores the power of citizens being the “eyes and ears” on the ground and partnering with the police department to keep the community safe.
The Millcreek Township, PA Police Department mobile app is available to download for free from the Google Play Store and the iTunes App Store. Citizens can also submit an anonymous text tip via their cell phone by texting the keyword “MTPDTIP” and their message/tip to 847411.
See the alert HERE.