WPD: Text-a-Tip service temporarily down

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police Department says the Text-a-Tip site used to report anonymous crimes is temporarily down and under repair.

The vendor notified the WPD Friday that they were having technological problems with the site and hoped to have them fixed as soon as possible.

As of Tuesday the site still remains out of service.

WPD says tipsters may use of the following numbers to give crime tips: Crime Stoppers at (910) 763-3888 or​ 1-800-531-9845 or you may call the 911 non- emergency number at 910-452-6120. Caller information on either of these lines is protected and will remain anonymous.