Sault Ste. Marie Crime Stoppers Switches to Phone-Only Tip System

The Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District Crime Stoppers organization announced an interim shift to a telephone-only tip reporting process, following guidance from the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association. The change is intended to keep tip submissions anonymous while avoiding reliance on the compromised Navigate360 P3 platform.

Members of the public can now provide information by calling 705-942-7867 or toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). All received details will remain under the control of the local Crime Stoppers program and will be shared securely with police partners.

The organization is coordinating the new process with local police agencies and noted that the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Anishinabek Police Service have temporarily paused their use of the Crime Stoppers program, though the program itself remains unchanged. While acknowledging that the shift does not reverse any prior data exposure, Crime Stoppers said it is pursuing answers and accountability from Navigate360 and taking steps to protect program integrity and restore public confidence.

Crime Stoppers highlighted its four-decade history of assisting law enforcement and reaffirmed its commitment to community safety, thanking residents for their patience and support during the transition.