On February 5, 2012 at 5:40am, officers responded to the Huddle House located at 3805 Oaklawn Blvd. for an armed robbery that had just occurred. The offender brandished a dark-colored handgun and removed an undisclosed amount of currency, prior to fleeing the business on foot.

The offender is described as a black male, 5'9"-6'00", 165-175 pounds, with a medium build. He was last seen wearing all black clothing with a black ski mask.

The Hopewell Police Department is requesting that if you have any information about this crime or any other crime; contact the Hopewell/ Prince George Crime Solvers in Hopewell at 541-2202 or in Prince George County at 733-2777.

Remember if your information leads to an arrest you could receive a reward of up to $1000 in cash. All calls are confidential with no names and no testifying in court. I am Officer Robert Stamper of the Hopewell/Prince George Crime Solvers.

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How does it work?

Callers can text tip information via their cell or they can email tips. This is accomplished with complete anonymity. Virginia law protects the anonymity of tip providers. This information is exempt from a search warrant and subpoena. The system that disseminates this information to the agency is located in Canada. Canada law does not allow the release of "tipster" information. This gives an extra layer of protection.

What are the advantages?

• No delay in receiving information
• Provides a two-way text dialogue between the sender and police through a secure connection.
• The Text-A-Tip program does not provide the police with your cell phone number.
• It's completely anonymous!

Simple Steps to help Crime Solvers

1. Add 274637 to your Contacts on your cell phone.
2. Know or see a crime? Text igotcha with your message.
3. Send it! Your cell phone # remains secure and anonymous.
4. Hopewell/PG Police Department receives your message anonymously.
5. You will have a 2-way anonymous text dialogue with Crime Solvers!
6. You will be provided an 10 number that you will use when checking the status of your tip OR picking up your reward

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