What to do...

• If you have information about any unsolved crime please call
  the Crime Stoppers tip line 758-HALT (758-4258), on this website
  or text a tip on your cell phone to C-R-I-M-E-S and keyword TAOS.
• A reward of up to $1,000 is offered to anyone providing information
  which leads to an arrest and indictment for a crime.
• Calls are not recorded and no-one involved with Crime Stoppers knows
  the identity of the callers.
• Crime Stoppers tips can be made at any time,
  24 HOURS A DAY • 7 DAYS A WEEK • 365 DAYS A YEAR.
• Anonymity is guaranteed! You do NOT give your name.

Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 cash for information leading to arrest
and the filing of charges on:

• Location of stolen property
• Location of wanted persons
• Location of illegal drugs
• Any other serious crime

Callers do NOT have to give their name!

• If you see someone breaking into a neighbor's home, or an unauthorized person in your neighbor's home, call the Police Emergency number 911 immediately.
• Do not hestitate to call 911 if you see any serious crime being committed.
• If you see a suspicious vehicle in your neighbor's driveway, or parked outside their house, telephone to see if they are home and check if they are just having visitors or something delivered.
• Make notes of the license number and description of the vehicle.
• Remember, criminals often use commercial vehicles to cloak their real activities.

• If you have reason to believe that your home has been entered illegally during your absence, DO NOT ENTER! The thief might STILL be there.
• Use a neighbor's telephone to call police immediately. Keep watch on the house until police arrive.

• If you hear a neighbor's burglar alarm sounding, telephone them to see if it is a false alarm. If no one is at home, the chances are someone has attempted to break in, so call police immediately.
• Similarly, if your neighbor's house is open and you know they are absent, call police.

• If a stranger comes to your door, check their credentials, even if it means telephoning the organization they claim to be representing. If they are genuine, they won't mind waiting.
• Never let a stranger into your home, unless you are certain of who they are. If you are suspicious, call Taos Central Communications at 758-2216 or call 911

Be on the alert for any suspicious happenings...
a barking dog could mean that a prowler is about.

When you call the police they will need the following information:

• Suspicious vehicles
  • The Make, Model, Color, and license number of any vehicle invloved
  • Note pecularities (i.e., dents, accessories, etc.)
• Suspicious Persons
  • Note the sex, age, hair color/style
  • Note their height and build
  • Also any peculiarities (i.e., beard, moustache, tattoos, scars, etc.)
  • Be sure and note the type and color of clothing worn by the person(s) involved.

Also note any direction of travel of the vehicle and/or person.

• Call 758-HALT (4258)
• Click on the 'Give A Tip' (---------->)
• Text your tip to 274637 keyword: TAOS.