Economy Down, Crimestoppers Tips Up

American Voices • Economy • crime • business • ISSUE 44•28 • Jul 10, 2008

As food and gas increase in price, so, too, do calls to Crimestoppers looking to trade tips for reward money. What do you think?

“I've just been hitting people with my car who somewhat resemble any of the wanted posters down at the post office.”
Ross Pederson –
Truck Driver
“This is quite a quandary. I need to purchase a Stop Snitching shirt and DVD, but I can't afford them without calling Crimestoppers.”
Henry Wakeman –
Fruit Picker
“What a waste of time. Now, being an FBI informant–that's where the real money's at.”
Debbie Flemming –
Accountant

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