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Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers

We are a community, media, and police cooperative program designed to involve the public in the fight against crime. We are located in Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, on beautiful Vancouver Island.

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime by overcoming the 3 key elements faced by law enforcement in generating information that inhibit community involvement: fear of reprisal, apathy and reluctance to get involved.

Our History

Crime Stoppers originated in Albuquerque, New Mexico USA in 1976, after a fatal shooting occurred.

Two weeks after the incident, police had no information and out of sheer desperation, Detective Greg MacAleese approached the local TV station requesting a reconstruction of the crime.

The re-enactment was produced and a reward of US$ 1,000.00 was offered for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators.

Within 72 hours a person telephoned in identifying the car leaving the scene and supplied the vehicle registration. The person calling did not want to be identified.

Detective MacAleese then realized that fear of reprisal and apathy were the primary reasons why the public tended not to engage with Police on these matters. He subsequently designed a system where the public could anonymously provide details of crime events. This system focused on stimulating community involvement and participation, taking advantage of every possible media opportunity, especially electronic media, to publicise unsolved crimes; and offering cash rewards for information leading to an arrest and/or conviction.

Since its first chapter was officially formed in Albuquerque in 1976, Crime Stoppers programmes worldwide have been responsible for over a million arrests and the seizure of more than US$10 billion in illegal drugs.

Crime Stoppers now helps to solve a crime every 14 minutes somewhere in the world.

In September 1984  of the program that is now known as the Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers began. We serve the Greater Victoria community: Victoria, Esquimalt, Saanich, Oak Bay, Central Saanich, Sidney/North Saanich, West Shore (View Royal, Langford, Metchosin), Sooke, Saltspring Island, and the Outer Gulf Islands (Galiano, Pender, Saturna, and Mayne Islands).

What We Do

Crime Stoppers is a mechanism which is separate from the emergency police telephone number or other standard methods of contacting police, which allows a member of the community to provide information about criminal activity anonymously.

This allows a person to provide assistance to the authorities without being directly involved in the investigation process. Law enforcement authorities, especially the police, cannot solve many crimes on their own. Forensic science and investigative skills are necessary, but information from the public is critical.

Crime Stoppers recognises that someone other than criminals may have information about crime, and was developed to combat the public’s fear of reprisals, public apathy, and a reluctance to get involved.

How We Operate

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is a registered not for profit organization, overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors who are responsible for fund raising, public awareness and the distribution of awards. They also ensure that the program is being run in accordance with established Crime Stoppers protocol.

The day to day operations are the responsibility of our 2 civilian Program Coordinators whose positions and operational expenses are funded jointly by our partner police agencies. It is important to know though that all awareness campaigns and reward payments are solely funded through public donations and sponsorship. Without this support we would not be able to operate.

WE ARE NOT THE POLICE!

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is an independent organization that takes tips from the public about crimes and shares that information with law enforcement agencies. We do not want to know who you are … we do not record your phone call, nor do we log your IP address. You will never have to testify in court.

If your tip leads to an arrest, charge, seizure of stolen property, drugs or illegal weapons a reward of up to $2000 may be offered.

Mission Statement

Crime Stoppers is comprised of diverse, active, and dedicated community representatives. Crime Stoppers provides a method for local law enforcement to receive information on crimes. These efforts increase tips, which in turn increase arrests in our community.

Strategic Plan

Our strategic plan details can be found here.

You Stay Anonymous……Criminals Don’t!!!!

@viccrimestop
Its Summer! This is a time that we tend to go on vacation. Here are a few tips to keep your house safe whilst you are away having fun…. Make sure you securely lock all of your doors and windows. Cancel your newspaper and any deliveries. Have a neighbor check in on your house. If you have a house alarm or motion lights and timers, ensure they are set. Hide any car keys from view. If you follow these steps you can relax and enjoy your trip.

Its Summer! This is a time that we tend to go on vacation. Here are a few tips to keep your house safe whilst you are away having fun….

Make sure you securely lock all of your doors and windows.

Cancel your newspaper and any deliveries.

Have a neighbor check in on your house.

If you have a house alarm or motion lights and timers, ensure they are set.

Hide any car keys from view.

If you follow these steps you can relax and enjoy your trip.

Donovan CARTER-LALLIBERTE is still wanted by Saanich Police. If you know where he is you can tell us anonymously. Call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

Donovan CARTER-LALLIBERTE is still wanted by Saanich Police. If you know where he is you can tell us anonymously.
Call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

Hey Greater Victoria Central Saanich Police Service is looking to identify this suspect who on July 6th, made several hundreds of dollars in fraudulent purchases at 2 different locations with bank cards that did not belong to him. If you recognize this suspect and you want to tell us their name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca. 24-1870

Hey Greater Victoria

Central Saanich Police Service is looking to identify this suspect who on July 6th, made several hundreds of dollars in fraudulent purchases at 2 different locations with bank cards that did not belong to him.

If you recognize this suspect and you want to tell us their name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca.

24-1870

Hey Greater Victoria Saanich Police is looking to identify this suspect who stole an E-Bike from Uptown Shopping Centre. If you recognize this suspect and you want to tell us their name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca. If your tip leads to an arrest, or the recovery of the E-Bike, you could be eligible for a CASH reward. 24-10040

Hey Greater Victoria

Saanich Police is looking to identify this suspect who stole an E-Bike from Uptown Shopping Centre.

If you recognize this suspect and you want to tell us their name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca.

If your tip leads to an arrest, or the recovery of the E-Bike, you could be eligible for a CASH reward.

24-10040

Dear Suspect, Saanich Police are keen to speak with you hopefully before you down the large bottle of vodka you stole. If you have drunk its entirety already you may want refreshing on the details..... On July 6th at 8.45pm you entered a liquor store and selected the biggest bottle of vodka you could find. Then you walked out the store without attempting to pay the $60 they were charging for it. Fabulous followers... you know the drill tell us who our vodka lover is anonymously by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca F/N 24-12201

Dear Suspect,
Saanich Police are keen to speak with you hopefully before you down the large bottle of vodka you stole.
If you have drunk its entirety already you may want refreshing on the details..... On July 6th at 8.45pm you entered a liquor store and selected the biggest bottle of vodka you could find. Then you walked out the store without attempting to pay the $60 they were charging for it.
Fabulous followers... you know the drill tell us who our vodka lover is anonymously by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca
F/N 24-12201

@vicpdcanada are currently looking to locate Reggie ENTAC who is currently wanted on an outstanding warrant for Robbery. https://victoriacrimestoppers.ca/wanted_persons/reggie-rivera-entac/ If you know his current whereabouts and want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

@vicpdcanada are currently looking to locate Reggie ENTAC who is currently wanted on an outstanding warrant for Robbery.

https://victoriacrimestoppers.ca/wanted_persons/reggie-rivera-entac/

If you know his current whereabouts and want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

Dear Suspect, @saanichpolice would like to thank you for walking right by the camera so they could could get this great picture of you! As you illegally entered the apartment building in the 3900 block of Shelbourne St did you realise that you were about to become infamous? As you stole the multiple Amazon packages from the mail area were you playing guess what's in the box? The police are keen to find out what you stole and we are hoping you bring the haul with you when you hand yourself in at Saanich Police station. In the event our "Dear Suspect" doesn't take up the invitation to right the very big wrong they have committed, we are asking for our fabulous followers to tell us who he is. You will remain anonymous, whilst his identity is revealed. Call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca F/N 24-10198

Dear Suspect,
@saanichpolice would like to thank you for walking right by the camera so they could could get this great picture of you!
As you illegally entered the apartment building in the 3900 block of Shelbourne St did you realise that you were about to become infamous?
As you stole the multiple Amazon packages from the mail area were you playing guess what's in the box?
The police are keen to find out what you stole and we are hoping you bring the haul with you when you hand yourself in at Saanich Police station.
In the event our "Dear Suspect" doesn't take up the invitation to right the very big wrong they have committed, we are asking for our fabulous followers to tell us who he is.
You will remain anonymous, whilst his identity is revealed. Call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca
F/N 24-10198

Hey Greater Victoria West Shore RCMP is investigating a report of a break and enter and theft that took place on June 16, 2024. On June 16, at approximately 7:15 a.m., a flat deck utility trailer with two ATV’s attached to it was stolen. The flat deck utility trailer was parked at the Island Earth Landscaping business lot located at the corner of Westhills Drive and Langford Lake Drive in Langford. Police have collected video surveillance showing the suspect vehicle towing away the stolen trailer. Description of the suspect vehicle: -Dark colored newer model 4-door F150 pick up truck; -Blacked out tinted front and rear windows; -Large dent on the passenger side door frame; -No front licence plate; -Towing a stolen flat deck utility trailer with 2 ATV’s; -Driver was wearing a yellow high visibility jacket. Description of Stolen items: -Heavy duty black flat deck utility trailer with a locked cage, BC Licence plate of 41922U; -Blue 2020 Yamaha ATV, BC Licence Plate 19256X; -Green Yamaha ATV (no licence plate attached). Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect and suspect vehicle. If you were driving in the area on June 16 between the hours of 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. and have in car video please review it in case you have captured the suspect on video. If you have information regarding this crime please contact the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. You can report anonymously by calling us at 1-800-222-8477, or by submitting a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca See video of suspect vehicle below: https://youtu.be/9xn35gNacoY File # 2024-11386

Hey Greater Victoria

West Shore RCMP is investigating a report of a break and enter and theft that took place on June 16, 2024.

On June 16, at approximately 7:15 a.m., a flat deck utility trailer with two ATV’s attached to it was stolen. The flat deck utility trailer was parked at the Island Earth Landscaping business lot located at the corner of Westhills Drive and Langford Lake Drive in Langford.

Police have collected video surveillance showing the suspect vehicle towing away the stolen trailer.

Description of the suspect vehicle:
-Dark colored newer model 4-door F150 pick up truck;
-Blacked out tinted front and rear windows;
-Large dent on the passenger side door frame;
-No front licence plate;
-Towing a stolen flat deck utility trailer with 2 ATV’s;
-Driver was wearing a yellow high visibility jacket.

Description of Stolen items:

-Heavy duty black flat deck utility trailer with a locked cage, BC Licence plate of 41922U;
-Blue 2020 Yamaha ATV, BC Licence Plate 19256X;
-Green Yamaha ATV (no licence plate attached).

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect and suspect vehicle. If you were driving in the area on June 16 between the hours of 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. and have in car video please review it in case you have captured the suspect on video.

If you have information regarding this crime please contact the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264.

You can report anonymously by calling us at 1-800-222-8477, or by submitting a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

See video of suspect vehicle below:

https://youtu.be/9xn35gNacoY

File # 2024-11386

Dear Suspect On the day that these pictures of you were taken, you decided to enter a store in the Uptown Shopping Centre and cause quite the stir. Store security noticed you skateboarding around grabbing numerous pieces of product off the shelves and attempting to conceal them on your person. When security was able to catch up and confront you, you made the decision to strike one security officer in the face with your skateboard. As a result of the assault, the security officer suffered a cut, which required stitches and their teeth now require extensive dental work to repair the damage you caused. We are going to share your pictures with our amazing followers, so that they will be able to give us your name. Not even a sick kick-flip will get you out of this pickle. See you soon! Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers If you know who this suspect is and you want to anonymously provide us with his name, please call 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca to submit a tip online. 24-9485

Dear Suspect

On the day that these pictures of you were taken, you decided to enter a store in the Uptown Shopping Centre and cause quite the stir. Store security noticed you skateboarding around grabbing numerous pieces of product off the shelves and attempting to conceal them on your person.

When security was able to catch up and confront you, you made the decision to strike one security officer in the face with your skateboard. As a result of the assault, the security officer suffered a cut, which required stitches and their teeth now require extensive dental work to repair the damage you caused.

We are going to share your pictures with our amazing followers, so that they will be able to give us your name.

Not even a sick kick-flip will get you out of this pickle.

See you soon!

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers

If you know who this suspect is and you want to anonymously provide us with his name, please call 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca to submit a tip online.

24-9485

Hey Greater Victoria Saanich Police are looking for your help in identifying this suspect who attempted to fraudulently cash stolen cheques at a local bank. If you recognize this suspect and you want to tell us their name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online by visiting www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca. 24-8715

Hey Greater Victoria

Saanich Police are looking for your help in identifying this suspect who attempted to fraudulently cash stolen cheques at a local bank.

If you recognize this suspect and you want to tell us their name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online by visiting www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca.

24-8715