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Reward Offered In An Effort To Identify Sexual Assault Suspect

May 9, 2013

 

New York State Crime Stoppers, in cooperation with the White Plains Department of Public Safety is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information the directly leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl in that city. On 4/20/13 at approximately 6:48 pm a male black entered the Walmart Store, located at 275 Main Street in the City of White Plains. The suspect did allegedly stalk the 7-yr-old victim by waiting for the child to separate from her parent, further lured her away, and sexually assaulted her.

If you know who this person is (pictured below) Please contact the hot line nuber 1-866-313-TIPS (8477) or send your tip through our mobile app.

 The suspect is described as a male black, believed to be in his mid-twenties, approximately 6’0” in height with a medium build. At the time of this incident the suspect was wearing a Louis Vuitton ball cap, with the letters LV on the front. Dark colored jeans and green colored sneakers.

 Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYS Crime Stoppers hot line at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). A Reward will be paid for information that directly leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this crime.  Our mobile app can also be downloaded for iPhone, Android and Blackberry. (See This Web Site for further information).

 NYS Crime Stoppers is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization that was formed to assist the FBI, New York State Police, County and local law enforcement throughout New York State by offering rewards for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of persons who commit particular felony crimes within the borders of New York State.  

 The organization’s success can be attributed to the anonymity it provides callers with pertinent information regarding particular crimes and to the cash reward provided as an incentive. Anyone who would like more information about New York State Crime Stoppers or the mobile app may go to our Web Site at www.nyscrimestoppers.org .You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Photo Taken From Surveillance Video

Photo Taken from Surveillance Video
Photo Taken from Surveillance Video

New York State Crime Stoppers Partners with NYSP Major Crimes in Latham NY Regarding Unsolved Homicides

May 7, 2013

New York State Crime Stoppers, in cooperation with the New York State Police, Major Crimes, Troop G is offering a cash reward of up to $2.500.00 for information directly leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or person(s) responsible for the death of Edward “Mitt” Croley.  The victim was found deceased March 24, 1991 in Coeymans, which is in the County of Albany, N.Y.

New York State Crime Stoppers has partnered with the New York State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Major Crimes Unit and Lamar Outdoor Advertising to post an appeal for information regarding this case on digital billboards on I-90 in Albany, N.Y.  It  will begin running on May 8, 2013. They will run for twenty four hours on this billboard and run again as openings become available. Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYS Crime Stoppers hot line at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477) or dowload our Mobile App and send your tips on this case from your iPhone, Android or Blackberry.. A Reward will be paid for information that directly leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Any information, regardless of how insignificant it may seem could lead to the solving of this crime.

NYS Crime Stoppers is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization that was formed to assist the FBI, New York State Police, County and local law enforcement throughout New York State by offering rewards for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of persons who commit particular felony crimes within the borders of New York State.  The organization’s success can be attributed to the anonymity it provides callers with pertinent information regarding particular crimes and to the cash reward provided as an incentive. Anyone who would like more information about New York State Crime Stoppers or the mobile app may go to our Web Site at www.nyscrimestoppers.org .

You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Edward "Mitt" Croley

Edward “Mitt” Croley

                                                                                      

Billboard Courtesy of Lamar Advertising Latham, NY

Billboard Courtesy of Lamar Advertising
Latham, NY

NYS Crime Stoppers Partners with NYSP and Billboard Owners to Assist With Unsolved Homicides

May 1, 2013

 New York State Crime Stoppers has launched an initiative to help develop information regarding unsolved homicide cases statewide. The initiative, which includes a partnership between New York State Crime Stoppers, the New York State Police and several billboard advertising companies throughout the state. Clear Channel Outdoor, Lamar Advertising and Highway Displays have agreed to donate space on their billboards to allow posting of an appeal for information regarding several unsolved homicides around the state.

The initiative began today with the posting of an appeal for tips on a Lamar Advertising digital billboard located on Interstate 81 regarding both Sherry Schaub, a thirty year old female resident of Syracuse, N.Y found deceased on October 31, 1998 in a dry creek bed under a bridge in Pompey, Onondaga County, N.Y and Stephen Forbes, a 28 year old Baldwinsville, N.Y. resident found deceased on August 19, 1980 in a heavily wooded area off a small dirt roadway leading South off Route 20 in Lafayette, Onondaga County, N.Y. Mr. Forbes blue 1977 Dodge Pick-up truck was found in the long term parking lot at Hancock Airport in Syracuse at approximately 12:00 noon  on July 8, 1980.

New York State Crime Stoppers, in cooperation with the New York State Police, Oneida, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, has offered a reward of up to $2,500 for information that directly leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators of these two separate crimes. Anyone with information, regardless of how insignificant it may seem, is asked to call the NYS Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477) or to download the New York State Crime Stoppers Mobile app and provide tips directly from their iPhone, Android phone or Blackberry. The mobile app is a free download from links on this site.

Stephen D. Forbes

Stephen D. Forbes

Sherry Schaub

Wanted: Justice For Stephen D. Forbes

April 13, 2013

NYS Crime Stoppers in cooperation with The NYS Police, Oneida Major Crimes Unit is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Stephen D. Forbes.

On July 11, 1980 Stephen D. Forbes, age: 28, 373 Village Green Apartments, Baldwinsville, NY, was reported missing by family members, having been last seen on July 8th at approximately 12:00 Noon. Mr. Forbes had been driving his blue 1977 Dodge pickup which was later discovered parked unattended in the long term parking lot at Hancock Airport in Syracuse. The truck is believed to have been parked in the lot shortly after 3:00 PM on July 8, 1980. During the investigation it was reported that Mr. Forbes had been seen leaving a friend’s residence on Vine St. in Liverpool, NY at approximately 2:00 PM on July 8, 1980.  Mr. Forbes was a business partner with William Wallberger in the “Novel -T Shirt Store” on Route 48, Phoenix, NY. On August 19, 1980, the body of Mr. Forbes was discovered in a heavily wooded area off of a small dirt roadway leading South off Route 20, in the Town of Lafayette, OnondagaCounty. Also located in this area was discarded construction debris and garbage.

Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is asked to call the Hotline 1-866-313-8477 or download our mobile app and send your information to us from your iPhone, Android or Blackberry phone. The App can be downloaded at the appropriate app store for your particular phone.

Steven D.Forbes

Steven D.Forbes

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NYS Crime Stoppers Launches Crime Fighting Mobile App for Smart Phones

November 20, 2012

New York State Crime Stoppers held a press conference today to launch their New York State Crime Stoppers Mobile App. In this age of technology, it is very important for law enforcement to be on the leading edge; staying ahead of criminals. That is why New York State Crime Stoppers has partnered with Cellflare, a leading smart phone application developer, to create the ground-breaking New York State Crime Stoppers App for smart phones. (SEE DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP ON RIGHT SIDE OF THIS PAGE)

Screenshot of New York State Crime Stoppers Mobile App by Cellflare.
Courtesy of Talk of the Sound.

 In collaboration with Waterkeeper Alliance, The New York State Police, county and local law enforcement as well as our sponsors and the public NYS Crime Stoppers new Smart Phone App will be a driving force to combat crime throughout New York State.

This new mobile application, which is a free download for anyone with a smart phone, gives the average citizen the ability to have a crime fighting and public safety tool where ever they go. The app provides the ability to locate and get turn by turn directions to any police department, anonymously send a phone tip, email tip or a photo tip while on the go and communicate with NYS Crime Stoppers, either directly or through social media from anywhere while never giving up your identity or phone number. If citizens provide information on highlighted tips they may also be entitled to a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President of Waterkeeper Alliance expressed his gratitude to NYS Crime Stoppers in giving the people of New York a way to help protect their precious watershed and prosecute those who violate our environmental laws regarding our water system.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Speaking at the press conference about the importance of the New York State Crime Stoppers Mobile App in helping to protect New York’s watershed. Photo courtesy of Talk of the Sound.

Captain Lisa Loughran, NYSP, commanding officer of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation for Troop K spoke of the importance of the new technology NYS Crime Stoppers has brought to the law enforcement community state-wide with their new smart phone app and of the valuable and productive relationship the New York State Police has had and will continue to have with NYS Crime Stoppers.

Captain Lisa Loughran speaking at the NYS Crime Stoppers press conference about the importance of the NYS Crime Stoppers Mobile App to law enforcement and the public.
Photo courtesy of Talk of the Sound.

 The New York State Crime Stoppers Mobile App is available for free download from the Apple App store for I-Phone, at Google Play for Android phones and at Blackberry App World. The app can also be downloaded at the NYS Crime Stoppers Web Site, www.nyscrimrstoppers.org. Citizens of New York State are encouraged to become a crime fighter and download this free app today.

1974 Unsolved Homicide – Katherine Kolodziej – 17 Year Old Suny Cobleskill Student

November 10, 2012

 New York State Crime Stoppers, in cooperation with The New York State Police in Scholarie County, New York is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Katherine Kolodziej found deceased on November 28, 1974 in a field adjacent to McDonald Road in the Town of Richmondville, N.Y.

Miss Kolodziej, who was 17 years old at the time, was last seen on November 2, 1974, leaving the Vault Bar in the Village of Cobleskill and was apparently walking back to her Campus at SUNY Caobleskill.

Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is asked to call the NYS Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). A reward will be paid for information that directly leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this crime.

Reward Offered for Information About Shooting in Peekskill (Solved)

October 4, 2012

New York State Crime Stoppers in cooperation with the Peekskill Police Department is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting of a male victim found shot in a vehicle on Pine Street in Peekskill, N.Y. in the early afternoon of October 3, 2012. Anyone with information that would lead to those responsible should immediately call the NYS Crime Stoppers Hotline 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). A reward will be paid to the person who provides infromation that directly leads to the aresst and conviction of the resposible parties in this crime.

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