December 10, 2020
In an effort to continue to
reduce gun violence in Richmond, The Richmond Police Department and Metro
Richmond Crime Stoppers have increased their cash rewards for GUN250
tips to a maximum of $1,000.
The GUN250 program –
pronounced “gun two-five-oh” - was created to help keep illegally held firearms
off the streets and out of the hands of criminals. Cash rewards are paid out
for tips that result in the seizure of illegally-held weapons and/or an arrest.
The previous top reward was $250. The name – GUN 250 – will remain the
same even though the rewards will be increased substantially.
“This increase underscores our
commitment to getting illegally-held guns off the street and out of the hands
of those who would do harm to our community,” said Mayor Levar M. Stoney.
“We must use every tool in the toolbox to stop gun violence, and I applaud
Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers for their investment to encourage more tips from
the community that will help keep our city safer.”
“If we decrease the
firearms available to violent offenders and those too young to legally acquire
them, then we can decrease violent crime in our city,” said Richmond Police
Chief Gerald Smith. “We want to continue to work with members of our
community and reward them for their efforts in helping us keep Richmonders
safe.
Tips may be offered anonymously
by using the smartphone P3 Tips application or by calling Crime Stoppers at 804
780-1000.
