Welcome to CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County
You are visiting the official website of CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, where you can learn about our many programs, keep up with Crimes of the Week and the latest fugitives sought by law enforcement, read about hot and cold cases, make a tax-deductible donation … or submit a tip.
Submit a Tip
If you have information about a crime or fugitive, submit a tip to CrimeStoppers. Learn more about submitting a tip and what information may be helpful to law enforcement officials.
How CrimeStoppers Works
Since 1981 CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County has helped solve thousands of crimes and stopped thousands of criminals. Click or tap the image to learn how Crimestoppers works.
CrimeStoppers Polo Shirts
CrimeStoppers polo shirts are now available! The soft cotton shirts feature the CrimeStoppers Memphis logo. Click or tap the image above to learn more and order your own!
From Our Case Files
Read real stories of how anonymous tips submitted to Memphis and Shelby County CrimeStoppers helped law enforcement solve cases.
Pago Confidencial
CrimeStoppers also created a website to help people who speak Spanish as a first language in Memphis and Shelby County to know how to participate in CrimeStoppers through tips about crime and criminals.
Senior B Safe
SeniorBsafe is an initiative of CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County. The program is targeted primarily at senior citizens, (and their families and caregivers) who are afraid in their homes and neighborhoods and unsure where to find help.
Trust Pays
Trust Pays is a program for public schools that provides a way for good students to confidentially inform the principal through a trusted faculty member about serious incidents that have occurred or are planned on school grounds.
Night at the Theatre
CrimeStoppers cancels theatre fundraiser due to virus. Click or tap the image above for details on refunds.
Copperstoppers
CopperStoppers is a program created by CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, in collaboration with merchants and business associations, to fight the theft and illegal sales, purchases and transportation out of town of copper and other scrap metals.
Crime of the Week #6
February 12, 2021 HOMICIDE The call to Memphis Police at 2:30 p.m. September 24, 2011 said that a man was shot inside a house in the 5500 block of Forsyth Drive in southeast Memphis. Police arrived at the residence and found Dennis Gilliam lying in bed. He had been shot.…
Crime of the Week #5
February 5, 2021 HOMICIDE Cedric Birdsong was leaving a convenience store about 6:20 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021 when he was approached by a man with a face covering. The man shot him at pointblank range. Ridgeway Station officers responded to the crime at the Raines Mart, 5915 E. Raines…
CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County remains a vital tool in fighting and solving crime in our community.
Because citizens pay attention and want to help bring criminals to justice, they anonymously contact us with tips — by calling our hotline or texting us, or by sending a tip by web mail. When tips lead to arrests, we pay cash.
CrimeStoppers has created four related programs that serve specific segments of our community: Senior Citizens, Students, hispanic-speaking people and anyone affected by or aware of copper theft.
We are an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit citizen-run organization whose objective is to fight crime and make criminals pay for their actions. We do that without direct city or county tax dollars, We stay open and in operation thanks to those citizens and businesses who support us every year. Your contribution will help CrimeStoppers continue doing this vital work.
CrimeStoppers has created four related programs that serve specific segments of our community: Senior Citizens, Students, hispanic-speaking people and anyone affected by or aware of copper theft.
We are an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit citizen-run organization whose objective is to fight crime and make criminals pay for their actions. We do that without direct city or county tax dollars, We stay open and in operation thanks to those citizens and businesses who support us every year. Your contribution will help CrimeStoppers continue doing this vital work.