Colorado Springs Police, following an anonymous tip to Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers, arrested juveniles in connection with vandalism at Venezia Park that occurred in September. The tip included videos of the vandalism in progress which helped CSPD identify and capture the vandals.
“We are grateful that an anonymous citizen came forward to give Crime Stoppers information that could be used to solve this crime. Crime Stoppers is a valuable public service for helping law enforcement agencies solve crimes,” said Don Addy, Chairman of PPACS. The reward was offered by PPACS on September 24, 2021, and had been doubled by a citizen contribution from “Hiking” Bob Falcone. “PPACS is a valuable tool that helps us find suspects and we appreciate their help” said Commander Sean Mandel, head of Investigations for CSPD. “Citizens often have more information about crimes than we do, and having PPACS as a way for them to share that information anonymously is very helpful” he said. ### Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers (PPACS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit program financed by private contributions and managed by volunteers. For confirmation contact Don Addy at 719-684-6525 or daddy@crimestop.net For information about vandalism in public parks.
Colorado Springs journalist and outdoor recreation advocate "Hiking Bob" Falcone has added an additional $1,000 to the Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of persons responsible for vandalism to property, monuments, memorials and other structures in Venezia and other Pikes Peak area public parks. If you have information report it to Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP (7867) or visit www.crimestop.net You will not be identified. Qualified rewards will be paid in cash. For information about vandalism in public parks.
Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of persons responsible for vandalism to property, monuments, memorials and other structures in Pikes Peak area public parks. If you have information report it to Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP (7867) or visit www.crimestop.net You will not be identified. Rewards will be paid in cash. On 8 June, Crime Stoppers and the Housing and Building Association (HBA) of Colorado Springs announced a partnership aimed at curtailing theft from local building sites. Builders have witnessed a spike in theft at both commercial and residential building sites, which in turn has translated into added costs for homebuilders, home buyers and businesses, and also has led to significant delays in construction projects. Through the Crime Stoppers program and tip line, the HBA is offering multiple $1,000 rewards for information that leads to the arrest of construction site thieves and vandals.
Crime Stoppers provides a means for citizens to report information on crimes and remain anonymous. Through our tip line number, 719-634-STOP, or website www.crimestop.net, individuals with information on construction site theft, or any other crime, can report information to Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers will ensure local law enforcement receives the information without ever releasing any identifying information on the tip provider. If you have information or witness suspicious activity at a building site, especially activity occurring between 7pm and 7am, please contact Crime Stoppers via the tip line or website. You’ll remain anonymous and you can help reduce crime in our community, and in many cases, receive a monetary reward for doing so. Call 719-634-STOP. Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers Offers $5,000 Reward Following Vandalism at Manitou Springs Cemetery6/10/2021
Manitou Springs, Colo. (June 2, 2021) – More than 50 monuments and gravesites at the Crystal Valley Cemetery in Manitou Springs were damaged by vandals in May, resulting in about $25,000 in damages.
Crews from the city’s Parks and Recreation and Public Works also found large amounts of trash and a small burn area. They are working to restore the cemetery to its original condition. “It is disheartening to see such disregard and damage towards the memories of our community’s loved ones,” said Manitou Springs Police Interim Chief Bill Otto. “We have heightened our patrols around the cemetery.” The Parks and Recreation Department will contact the families and plot-owners whose loved one’s gravesites experienced irreparable damage. In the meantime, Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is teaming up with the Manitou Springs Police Department to find the people responsible for this crime. A reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest. Individuals may submit information safely and anonymously through Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers online at crimestop.net, the P3 app, by calling 719-634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477. Questions regarding the crime itself should be directed to MPD, or dial 911 in an emergency. ### Crime Stoppers is a nationwide program that allows individuals to provide anonymous tips regarding criminal activity. It operates separately from law enforcement. The Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers (PPACS) organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by volunteer trustees. PPACS is a member of Crime Stoppers USA, the nationwide Crime Stoppers network that works with local law enforcement agencies to help solve crimes and identify suspects wanted by local agencies. |