Text Messaging Tips to Montgomery County Crime Stoppers
With the implementation of a new program written for Crime Stoppers organizations, Montgomery County Crime Stoppers is now using a new text messaging service to receive tips. The procedure is simple. The Montgomery County Crime Stoppers ID number is 286.
Text Tip286, then tip, to CRIMES (274637)
Example of how your phone will read is-
Tip286 John Smith is selling drugs at the corner of Broadway and Main
Then you would send it to 274637 – this being the “telephone number” or recipient
After the message has been received a Crime Stoppers tip number will be assigned and a two way dialog will continue with the Tipster for further information if need.
Crime Stoppers is hoping that this new feature along the current tip options such as webtips (www.montgomerycountycrimestoppers.org) and the hotline (1-800-392-(STOP) will assist in getting information from the public to assist law enforcement. As always, all tipsters will remain anonymous.