31 December, 2010

MPD Offers Rewards for Information in Solving Crimes

In an effort to enlist even more community support in solving crimes and prosecuting offenders,
the MPD reminds members of the public that the Department operates and supports a number
of reward programs. These programs offer members of the community substantial cash rewards
for information that can help the MPD close cases. For example, the MPD offers a reward of up to
$25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or
persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. This reward applies to
recent cases or homicides that were committed years ago. The Department also offers an enhanced
reward of up to $5,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction
of the person or persons responsible for any robbery in DC. The reward amount increases to up to
$10,000 for information in robberies that involve a life-threatening injury to the victim.
Anyone with information about an unsolved homicide, robbery, or other crime in DC is asked
to call the MPD’s 24-hour or the Command Information Center (CIC) at (202) 727-9099. Callers
wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-888-919-CRIME (888 919-2746). Anonymous information may
also be forwarded to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. And, of course,
the Department continues to support the Crime Solvers program, which offers rewards of up to
$1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible
for other felony crimes. The Crime Solvers telephone number is (800) 673-2777. All calls to Crime
Solvers are confidential, and callers need not provide their names.

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