When Miramichi Crime Stoppers started 20 years ago, mobile phones were a relatively new invention. Now the majority of us have one, and rely heavily on them.

N.B. Crime Stoppers can accept calls from mobile phones anonymously. Aliant Mobility customers can dial *8477 from their cellular phone or mobile device. Other cell phone users can contact Crime Stoppers via the toll-free hotline 1-800-222-8477.

You should be aware however, that the number will appear in your ‘call register’ on your cell phone and may also appear on your bill. Both of which may indicate to someone that you contacted Crime Stoppers. 

Mobile phones have other technology besides calls. Crime Stoppers does not accept text messages or photos taken by your phone. Unfortunately, we cannot deal with it at this time and valuable information may be lost should you try.

This is because we are not yet satisfied that we can receive useful information in these ways without revealing your identity.

We refuse to compromise the anonymity of the Crime Stoppers system.

N.B. Crime Stoppers, however, is working hard to overcome the obstacles in our way to providing a truly accessible service. We have recognised that many people are now using mobile phone technology. In 2004 alone, 23 Billion text messages were sent via mobile phones. We will keep you up to date on any advances in this area.