Anonymous Tip Service Launched by Redwood City Police 
Citizens can provide anonymous crime tips to the Redwood City Police Department by using a service provided by Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers TipSoft, allows citizens to send anonymous tips online, by iPhone or Android mobile apps or by sending the text message “Baytip” to “CRIMES” (274637) from a mobile phone. Callers can leave a message at 1-800-222-TIPS or go online to www.BayareaCrimestoppers.org to leave to tips.
TipSoft allows Redwood City police and members of the public to have a two-way dialog that is completely secure and anonymous. The service specifically allows text message providers to remain anonymous by encrypting the text messages, assigning them a unique ID, and routing them through secure servers, protecting the personal details of the information provider. Citizens who provide information that helps solve a crime are eligible to receive cash rewards of up to $2000.
Citizens are encouraged to use TipSoft to report information about any non-urgent illegal activity or information on unsolved crimes.
Sergeant Sean Hart
Investigation Division
Redwood City Police Department
650-780-7681
Address/Location
Redwood City Police Department
1301 Maple St
Redwood City, CA 94063
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 650-780-7100