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Crime Anonymous is designed to encourage the community to help the Police Department solve crimes that have happened within the City of Worthington. The police cannot be everywhere at once, so we rely on community tips to help keep Worthington safe.
As a resident, you can call 507-376-TIPS (8477) and leave information on the answering machine about a crime that has occurred. You may remain anonymous. For some crimes, cash rewards are offered for information that leads to prosecution. In those cases, you will be given a specific number and arrangements will be made to help ensure you remain anonymous.
We are interested in tips on many types of crimes, including:
If you think the police might be interested in your information, please don’t hesitate to call. The answering machine is checked several times a day.
Neighborhood Watch is a program designed to bring neighbors together to address crime and quality-of-life issues in their neighborhood. It is supported by the Worthington Police Department, but it depends on neighborhood involvement to be effective.
After an initial meeting, the neighborhood can decide whether to continue the program. If continued, monthly or bi-monthly meetings may be set up to discuss local concerns and help neighbors get to know one another. Neighborhood Watch is not intended to replace the police. It is intended to help residents know what to look for and to encourage calling the police when needed.
For more information, contact Officer Brandon Peil at 507-295-5400.
The goal of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is to involve both landlords and tenants in keeping their properties free of illegal activity. To receive certification as a Crime Free Multi-Housing property, a manager must:
Worthington has an active group of multi-housing managers who meet every other month to discuss issues and work toward certification through the Minnesota Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.
If you are interested in becoming a certified leasing or rental manager, contact Officer Brandon Peil at (507) 295-5400.
If you have information about a crime or about a fugitive avoiding arrest, you can share that information with Crime Stoppers of Minnesota. Only the tip information will be shared with the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation and follow-up.
You can remain anonymous and may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your information helps lead to an arrest.
For more information, visit Crime Stoppers of Minnesota: How it works .
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), administers a Victim Notification Program that allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien’s release from custody. Victims and witnesses are required to register in order to receive notification.
To learn more and register, visit ice.gov/victim-notification .