Name a burglar for cash

Mar 20 2008 by Andrew Hirst, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

PEOPLE in Calderdale can name a burglar and get a £1,000 reward.

The message is now to be emblazoned on every bus in Calderdale.

The campaign is called Bag a Burglar and Grab a Grand and the police are now working in partnership with First Bus.

Det Chief Insp Paul Fountain, of Calderdale CID, said: “Since the launch of Bag a Burglar earlier this year we have had a great response from the public.

“The fact that people can ring Crimestoppers anonymously at a time and place of their choice and tell who is committing crime gives everyone a chance to help us to stamp out crime.

“While burglary has gone down by 15% compared to last year and is now at its lowest level in Calderdale for many years, burglary is still a violation of your home.

“Your call makes that difference. You can help us bag a burglar.”

Crimestoppers has agreed to make rewards of up to £1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and successful conviction of burglars.

Call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.