Rockford Area Crime Stoppers
Helping solve crimes in Winnebago County,
Illinois, one anonymous tip at a time.

Report crime. Stay anonymous. Get rewarded.

It’s simple and confidential. Submit your anonymous tip online or by phone — and if your information leads to an arrest or charges filed, you could earn up to $1,000.

How it works

  • Communication is done through a secure chat system using a unique Tip ID and password.
  • If your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 — completely anonymously.
  • We never ask for your name, phone number, email, IP address, or location.
  • Nothing is saved, traced, tracked, or monitored.
  • You will never have direct contact with police or investigators.

Your tip could help solve a case, bring justice, and make our community safer — all without giving up your privacy.

If this is an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

Submit a tip online or with our app:

Step 1

Use the button below to submit your tip electronically.

Submit a Tip

Step 2

Fill out the Tip Form as accurately as possible, then click submit.

Step 3

After submitting, you'll receive a unique Tip ID and Password. Write this down and store it somewhere safe.

Submit a tip by phone:

Step 1

Call our 24/7 call center at (815) 963-7867.

Emergency? Please dial 9-1-1.

Step 2

Provide the operator with your tip.

Step 3

The operator will provide you with a Tip ID number. Please save this number as you will need it for updates on your tip.

Claiming your reward

If your tip results in an arrest or solves a crime, you may qualify for a reward of up to $1,000. Because all tips are anonymous, you must follow up — Crime Stoppers cannot contact you.

Follow up

To check your reward status:

You will need your Tip ID to follow-up on the status of your reward whether you are checking electronically or by phone.

Anonymous reward pickup:

  • Rewards are issued through a local banking partner.
  • No ID required
  • No personal information collected
  • No law enforcement contact
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