SIA success with Crimestoppers
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) will be extending its sponsorship of Crimestoppers' website, following a 100% increase in actionable information since their support commenced in May.
Crimestoppers offers £50k reward for new leads on Jill Dando murder
A meeting has taken place between senior investigators and Assistant Commissioner John Yates at New Scotland Yard, to discuss potential next steps in the case of Jill Dando's murder.
The £50,000 reward from Crimestoppers is available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Jill's murderer.
Police Service sets sail with Capgemini to raise funds for Crimestoppers
Representatives from 20 police services are to set sail to mark the 20th anniversary of Crimestoppers, helping to raise over £100,000 for the charity.
The challenge will take place over 60 nautical miles, setting sail from the Isle of Wight on 27th September.
Read the full sailing press release.
Another Costa fugitive is caught in Spain
Crimestoppers is pleased to report that the Costa fugitive, Robert Andrew Spiers, wanted in connection with a shooting in a UK public house, has been arrested in Spain after being on the run for two years.
Crimestoppers' 20th Anniversary
2008 marks an important milestone for Crimestoppers which was established twenty years ago in the UK.
Since 1988, the charity has developed as a vital piece in the crime-fighting jigsaw, working in partnership with the police and other law enforcement agencies in helping to get serious criminals brought to justice. We are proud of achievements which have included an operational HQ for 24-hour call-handling in Godstone and the hugely popular ‘Most Wanted' website.
We hope to have an even greater impact on crime-solving over the next twenty years.
Download Crimestoppers' 20th anniversary press pack.
