Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office highlights LOU Crime Stoppers tip line

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office highlighted LOU Crime Stoppers, a nonprofit program run by community volunteers that serves Lafayette County, the City of Oxford and the University of Mississippi.

The program provides a way for people to share information about crimes anonymously with the goal of helping law enforcement solve cases. Tipsters can call 662-234-TIPS, or 662-234-8477, and do not have to provide their names.

A person whose tip helps lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The post said Crime Stoppers has offered rewards in cases ranging from vehicle burglaries to shootings in Lafayette County.

The Sheriff’s Office said Crime Stoppers should be used for information about crimes that have already occurred. People should call 911 if a crime is in progress or there is an emergency. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office can be reached at 662-234-6421.

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