Looking for the perfect Valentine's gift for your ex? Crime Stoppers has you covered
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Looking for the perfect Valentine's gift for your ex? Both Odessa and Midland Crime Stoppers have you covered; though, it might not be the traditional roses and chocolates. This Valentine's Day, they're offering a sweet deal for anyone who knows of a former lover or loved one with an outstanding warrant.
According to Susan Rogers, CEO of Odessa Crime Stoppers, it's all part of a lighthearted approach to tackling a serious issue.
'Every year we try to do something fun around Valentine's Day, and this time, we're playing off the idea of 'ex-lovers' who might have some warrants out there,' Rogers said. 'It's a great way to clear up those warrants and bring a little fun to the process. Plus, we've got some pretty special perks for those who make the call.'
For the Valentine's Day Weekend Special, Crime Stoppers is encouraging locals to call in anonymous tips about any ex-partners or current crushes who may have warrants. If you know where they are, Crime Stoppers will do the rest.
Learn more about the 'Valentine's Day special' and what it offers by watching the video below:
'We'll send a vehicle with lights to pick them up, and we'll even put those pretty platinum bracelets on them,' Rogers explained, referring to the handcuffs that'll accompany the ride to the sheriff's office. 'Then, they'll get the full VIP treatment at the jail…think glamorous mugshots and a comfy stay in a local bed and breakfast.'
With over 15,000 active warrants in Ector County, and more than 1,700 new ones filed just since the beginning of January, Crime Stoppers is hoping this special event will help clear out some of the backlog.
'There's a lot of old warrants out there, some going back to 1980,' Rogers said. 'If you think you or someone you know might have one, it's better to take care of it before you end up with a free ride to jail. We want people to handle it on their own, but we'll be here if you need to make an anonymous tip.'
And while this promotion might sound like fun and games, the need for tips is very real.
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According to Rogers, the Ector County Sheriff's Office is tackling a massive number of warrants, and Crime Stoppers is there to help clear them. The Valentine's deal offers rewards for tips provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers' tip lines, like the app P3Tips or their hotline at 432-333-TIPS.
'It's all in good fun, but we're doing it to help clear some of these serious issues. If you've got an ex out there that you know has a warrant, now's your chance to give them a 'Valentine's gift' they'll never forget,' Rogers said.
The Valentine's Day special is also going on in Midland. To make your anonymous tip in Midland, submit it to Midland Crime Stoppers at 694-TIPS (8477), www.694tips.com, or the mobile app P3 TIPS. For Odessa Crime Stoppers, Call 432-333-TIPS or go to this website.
So, if you've got an ex you know is avoiding the law (and maybe you're not feeling all that generous this February), take advantage of this 'sweetheart' of a deal. Crime Stoppers' operators are standing by, ready to take your anonymous tips and make sure this Valentine's ends with something memorable- or rather, a new mugshot.
And for those who may have an outstanding warrant and want to get ahead of this Valentine's Day offer, Rogers said it is important to get it addressed before officials do it for you. Learn more by watching the video below:
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