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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.

 

Firearm plus Felon equals Five Hundred

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Oct 1, 2019

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is trying to ide... More Info

Sep 27, 2019
Folks who live in the Crews Lake Drive area---keep a... More Info
Sep 23, 2019
A theft occurred on Monday, September 23rd at the To... More Info
Sep 21, 2019
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives need t... More Info
Sep 20, 2019
On Friday, September 20th, the individual in the acc... More Info
Sep 18, 2019
On Wednesday, September 18th at 11:00 am, a man ente... More Info
Sep 16, 2019
Polk County Sheriff's Robbery detectives are seeking... More Info
Sep 14, 2019
Polk County Sheriff’s Robbery detectives are s... More Info
Sep 13, 2019
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are se... More Info
Sep 13, 2019
On September 13th, a car burglary was reported to th... More Info