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Crime Stoppers
Heartland Crime Stoppers
Working together to solve crime
Heartland Crime Stoppers provides anonymous cash rewards for information regarding crimes occurring in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties. Working hand and hand with local law enforcement agencies, the organization strives to solve with your assistance.
If you have information regarding a crime and wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
- CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
- DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
- VISIT the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
- DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
You will always remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.
Your information will be forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. If the crime is homicide or vehicular homicide related, the reward is automatically $5,000.
To follow up on a tip, click on the "Web Tip Follow-up" tab, enter your tip number and password.
Click here to learn more about the Heartland Crime Stoppers Program.
Below are the Polk County Sheriff's Office crimes submitted to Heartland Crime Stoppers for solving.
Gun Crimes Bounty Program
Firearm + Felon = $500.00
Heartland Crime Stoppers and the Polk County Sheriff's Office have teamed up to get illegally owned and altered firearms off the street. Through the Gun Crimes Bounty Program, tipsters can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers if they have information about:
- A convicted felon in possession of a firearm
- Anyone in possession of a stolen firearm
- Anyone in possession of a firearm that's been illegally altered
If an arrest is made and the firearm is seized by law enforcement based on your tip, you are eligible for a $500.00 cash reward.
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Apr 11, 2020
A bike theft occurred from the front of the 7-Eleven... More Info
Apr 8, 2020
***UPDATE: APRIL 17, 2020***
Both suspects hav... More Info
Both suspects hav... More Info
Apr 5, 2020
On April 5th at about 8:30 pm, a man walked into the... More Info
Apr 5, 2020
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investiga... More Info
Apr 1, 2020
PCSO deputies are seeking the public's help in the t... More Info
Mar 28, 2020
A retail theft occurred on March 28th at about 1:30 ... More Info
Mar 20, 2020
A bicycle theft occurred on Friday, March 20th at 1:... More Info
Mar 18, 2020
The Polk City baseball league has been having some p... More Info
Mar 17, 2020
On the night of March 17th, a burglar alarm w... More Info