Almost half of the tips received by Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers were sent to the RCMP’s serious crime team, according to information shared during Dawson Creek’s proclamation of Crime Stoppers Month.
Region-specific figures were shared by the board president of Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers during a Dawson Creek city council meeting on Monday, Jan. 12. The city is recognizing the organization’s contributions throughout the month.
“In Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and the greater Peace country, we had more than 120 total tips,” said Kyle MacDonald, president of Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers and a Dawson Creek city councillor.
Fifty of those tips were referred to the North District Major Crime Unit of the RCMP, MacDonald said. The Prince George-based unit handles serious investigations in northern British Columbia, including homicides.
“People are using the program here in the north Peace and south Peace – throughout the north of British Columbia. It’s effective, it works, and we appreciate all of the support we get,” MacDonald said.
Across the region, 980 tips were submitted last year, the organization said. In 2025, Crime Stoppers reported the recovery of $222,000 in property, $43,590 worth of drugs and $14,000 in cash across the 30 communities it serves.
Submitting an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers can be done online or by phone – volunteers can be reached at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
“When providing tips, please be as detailed as possible and remember we don’t want your name, just your information! All methods are completely anonymous,” the Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers group said.
Information received by volunteers is passed on to the RCMP or local police to assist with ongoing investigations.
