How Crime Stoppers Works
Step 1: Submit Your Tip
Call 956-687-TIPS(8477) or submit a secure online tip.
Step 2: Remain Anonymous
You will never be asked for your name, address, or identifying information.
Step 3: Investigators Review Information
Your tip is forwarded to the appropriate department for investigation.
Step 4: Reward Eligibility
If your information leads to an arrest you may qualify for a cash reward up to $1,000.
Step 5: Community Impact
Your information helps make McAllen safer for everyone.
What Information Should I Report?
You can submit information about:
- Wanted persons
- Drug activity
- Burglary and theft
- Assaults
- Gang activity
- Human trafficking
- Fraud and scams
- Vandalism
- Illegal weapons
- Fugitive locations
- Suspicious activity
No tip is too small. Information that seems insignificant could be the missing piece investigators need.
IMPORTANT
Crime Stoppers is NOT for emergencies.
If a crime is currently in progress or someone is in immediate danger, call 911 immediately. Crime Stoppers should be used to report information about crimes after the fact or provide investigative leads.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will anyone know I submitted a tip?
No. Crime Stoppers is designed to protect your identity.
Do I have to testify in court?
No. Crime Stoppers tips remain anonymous.
Can I submit tips online?
Yes. Online tips are secure and anonymous.
Can I receive a reward?
If your information leads to an arrest, indictment, or case clearance, you may qualify for a cash reward.
What if I don’t know all the details?
Submit whatever information you have. Investigators will determine its value.
Your Tip Makes a Difference
Since the program began, anonymous tips have helped:
- Thousands of arrests
- Hundreds of cases cleared
- Hundreds of thousands of dollars in drugs seized
- Hundreds of thousands of dollars in stollen property recovered
Every successful investigation begins with information.
3,996
Arrests Made
174
Cases Cleared
$23,200
Rewards Paid
$257,648
Drugs Seized
$254,580
Property Recovered
$512,228
Total Recovered
Submit Tips from Your Smartphone
The P3 Tips app allows you to submit anonymous tips and communicate securely with investigators using two-way encrypted messaging.
REMEMBER: YOU WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS.
Your tip could be the missing piece investigators need.
