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New York State Crime Stoppers Offers Reward in Armed Bank Robbery

April 24, 2011

New York State Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the armed robbery of the Palisades Credit Union located on Route 59 in Nanuet, N.Y.

The Robbery took place at 9:40 a.m. on April 20, 2011. The suspect is describes as a black male, approximately 5’9″ in height with a medium buld who entered the bank, displayed a silver handgun and demanded cash. Apparently the suspect got into the safe removing money that contained a red dye pack.

Anyone with information about the suspect or anyone who observes money with a red color to it is asked to contact the NYS Crime Stoppers Hot-line at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). A reward will be paid to anyone who provides information that directly leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this crime.

New York State Crime Stoppers Seeks Donations to Help Solve Teenagers Rape and Murder

February 23, 2011

New York State Crime Stoppers Director Robert Keller announced today that the organization is seeking donations to facilitate their offering of a sizable reward to assist the Oneida County District Attorneys Office in solving the 1985 rape and murder of 16-year-old Kimberly Simon.

On the early evening of September 18, 1985, 16-year-old Kimberly Simon left her home to meet a girl-friend. She never arrived and never returned home. Every parents worst nightmare was about to unfold at the Simon Household. The following day,  at approximately 12:30 pm on September 19, 1985, after an extensive search, Kimberly Simon’s partially clothed, beaten, sexually assaulted and deceased body was found by a Sheriff’s Deputy and his canine partner in a dense and wooded area in Whitesboro, a small town within the jurisdiction of Oneida County New York, less than 1-mile from her home.

Kimberly Simon’s parents have gone through years of pain and anguish waiting for justice and some closure regarding the death of their precious daughter. NYS Crime Stoppers Director, Robert Keller said, “We are seeking donations so we can offer as large a reward as possible to help Oneida County District Attorney’s Investigators find the person or persons responsible for this horrid crime and give Kimberly Simon’s parents the closure they have been waiting for and the justice Kimberly deserves”.

We must send a message to those who victimize our children. Their behavior will not be tolerated and we will not stop seeking justice until they are held accountable for their crimes, regardless of how long it takes.

Those who are serious about making a difference in this case and those who are willing to join us in sending a message to the criminals who would victimize our precious children can mail their donation marked Kim Simon Homicide to the Address in our Contact section in the upper right portion of our Website. Anyone with questions should contact Stoppers’ Director, Robert Keller asap via email at Crimestoppers1@optonline.com

New York State Crime Stoppers is very interested in seeing that the person(s) responsible for this horrid crime are held accountable. ”Violence committed against the most vulnerable in our society, our children, can not be tolerated. We are hoping the public will take an active role and support our efforts with as generous a donation as possible so we can help bring this case to a close”, Keller stated.

The Kimberly Simon case aired last year on America’s Most wanted. Further details and interviews regarding this case can be found at their Website http://www.amw.com/fugitives/brief.cfm?id=69512

New York State Crimestoppers Offers Up To $2,500 Reward For Information About Hastings Bank Robbery

January 3, 2011

Bank RObbery SuspectNew York State Crime Stoppers. in cooperation with the FBI New York Office is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the armed robbery of the Chase bank located on Warburton Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson which occurred on Friday, December 15, 2010 at approximately 8:50 a.m.

The suspect is described as a black male approximatel 5’9 to 6’0 tall wearing campflauge green jacket and green goggles brandishing an assault rifle and handgun. The suspect fled on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Crime Stoppers hot line 1-866-313-TIPS.

Reward Still Being Offered in Spina Homicide

July 15, 2010

New York State Crime Stoppers in cooperation with the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department and the Spina Family, continues to offer a reward of UP TO $12,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the stabbing death of Stephen Spina, former postal worker, beloved father, son and brother, which occurred between the hours of approximately 9:00a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2007 in his apartment at 300 Richbell Road, Mamaroneck, N.Y.

The family and friends of Stephen Spina will be holding the Second Annual Stephen Spina Softball Classic Tournament this weekend, July 17th and 18th at Harbor Island in Mamaroneck. With this event scheduled for this weekend NYS Crime Stoppers would like to remind those with information that the reward is still available to anyone with who provides information to our hotline that directly leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this heinous crime.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the NYS Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). Information must directly lead to the arrest and conviction of the responsible parties in this incident. Callers may remain anonymous. There is no caller ID on the hotline phones and callers will not be asked to identify themselves. Callers may come forward if they so choose.

New York State Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit organization formed to assist law enforcement throughout the state by offering rewards for information about particular violent crimes that will directly lead to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible. New York State Crime Stoppers empowers the public by offering a way for them to share pertinent information regarding specific criminal activity, while remaining anonymous. A reward is offered as an incentive to motivate people to overcome their apathy and reluctance to get involved.

Crime Stoppers organizations throughout New York State, the country and the world have been making a major difference in criminal investigations since the inception of Crime Stoppers in New Mexico in September of 1976. Since then, more than 425,000 crimes have been solved through organizations like New York State Crime Stoppers.

New York State Police Make Arrest in Attempted Rape Case Based on Tip

November 5, 2009

New York State Crime Stoppers in cooperation with the New York State Police, Cortlandt Barracks is announcing the arrest of Brendon Berndt, a 24-year-old Peekskill resident, who was arrested by New York State Police Investigators from the Cortlandt Barracks based on tips provided to them by the public through the cooperation of New York State Crime Stoppers.

Flyers offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the sexual assault and attempted rape of a 23 year old woman were generated by New York State Crime Stoppers and circulated by the New York State Police, BCI Cortlandt barracks beginning on Monday, November 2, 2009. The MTA police also circulated the flyers at the Peekskill and Cortlandt train stations.

A press release announcing the reward and seeking information about this case was also generated by New York State Crime Stoppers and provided to the media along with a photo of the alleged perpetrator. In a joint effort that included, New York State Crime Stoppers, the New York State Police BCI Cortlandt, the MTA Police, the media and the public this case quickly progressed to the point of an arrest. 

New York State Crime Stoppers Director, Robert Keller, would like to thank the MTA Police, the Journal News, News 12 Westchester, and the public for their cooperation in helping us in our endeavor to assist the New York State Police to solve this case and make our community a safer place. Cooperation of law enforcement agencies, NYS Crime Stoppers, the media and the public has proven once again to be a powerful crime fighting method. The suspect arrested in this case is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

New York State Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit organization formed to assist law enforcement throughout the state by offering rewards for information about specific crimes that will result in tips from the public that lead to arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

New York State Crime Stoppers’ goal is to help keep the communities throughout the state safer as we work with law enforcement, the media, the business community and the public.

Because New York State Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit organization, funds must be raised through the generous donations of corporations, small businesses and private citizens.
Anyone wishing to make a donation to this worthy organization or anyone seeking further information about the organization is asked to go to our Web Site www.nyscrimestoppers.org or to contact the program director at crimestoppers1@optonline.net

New York State Crime Stoppers Offers Reward For Information in Rasa Homicide

March 30, 2009

MONTROSE- Death of Sabrina Rasa-SP Cortlandt – reward flyer   New York State Crime Stoppers in cooperation with the New York State Police, Cortlandt Barracks is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Sabrina Rasa of Peekskill, N.Y.

Ms. Rasa was found deceased behind a vacant building on the Montrose Veterans Affairs Hospital property at approximately 11:20 am on Friday, March 27, 2009.

New York State Crime Stoppers is requesting anyone with information call the NYS Crime Stoppers Hotline 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). All callers may remain anonymous.

New York State Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit organization formed to assist law enforcement throughout the state by offering rewards for information about particular crimes that will lead to arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

New York State Crime Stoppers’ goal is to help keep the communities throughout the state safer as we work with law enforcement, the media, the business community and the public.

Because New York State Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit organization, funds must be raised through the generous donations of corporations, small businesses and private citizens.
Anyone wishing to make a donation to this worthy organization or anyone seeking further information about the organization is asked to go to our Web Site www.nyscrimestoppers.org or to contact the program director at crimestoppers1@optonline.net

City of Poughkeepsie Police Arrest Shooting Suspect After Receiving Tip

March 4, 2009

Located based on tipOn March 4, 2009 at 3:51 p.m. Sean R. Hibbert was located and arrested based on an anonymous tip from the public received by New York State Crime Stoppers after a reward had been offered for information leading to the an arrest and conviction for the person(s) responsible for a City of Poughkeepsie shooting. After receiving the tip, Poughkeepsie City Police immediately mobilized and flooded the area with Detectives and Hibbert was located and arrested without incident. At the time of his arrest, Hibbert was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun. New York State Crime Stoppers once again is proven to be a valuable tool for law enforcement. The City of Poughkeepsie is safer thanks to the collaboration of New York State Crime Stoppers, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department and the public.

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