About Us

About CSYR

The York Region Crime Stoppers Program began March 1st, 1986. It was an amalgamation of Toronto, Peel, Durham, and York Region, and was known as Toronto and Regional Crime Stoppers.

Mission Statement

Crime Stoppers is a partnership of the public, the police, and the media which provides the community with a proactive program for people to anonymously assist the police in solving crime.

History of Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers was the brain child of Canadian born Greg MacAleese, a Detective with the Albuquerque Police Department, New Mexico in 1976. MacAleese had run out of leads in a homicide investigation in which a young gas station attendant was robbed then murdered.

Awards

Crime Stoppers International Awards and Ontario Crime Stoppers Association Awards.

Tips Flow Chart

A flow chart illustrating each detailed step of the crime reporting process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I give a tip? Find out by reading more.

Partners

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Board of Directors