A person turned themselves in after seeing their image on Crime Stoppers, according to a Facebook post. The post included the line, “I saw myself on Crime Stoppers and turned myself in,” said the fugitive.
Crime Stoppers is a community-based program used in many U.S. communities and internationally to solicit tips that help law enforcement solve crimes. Programs typically allow people to submit anonymous information and sometimes offer rewards for information that leads to an arrest or charges.
Officials did not provide additional details in the post about the person’s identity, the alleged offense or where the surrender took place. The case highlights how public tip programs and social media can influence outcomes in investigations and sometimes prompt suspects to surrender voluntarily.
Additional information, including whether charges were filed or which agency handled the matter, was not available. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
