Crimestoppers has launched a new campaign to encourage people across Shotts to speak up about crime with 100 per cent anonymity.
The initiative aims to help increase reporting to the charity, especially from people who are reluctant to contact the police.
From drug dealing, housebreaking, door-step crime and serious and organised crime, the charity wants to hear from communities in Shotts if they know or suspect who is involved.
The campaign will feature on Facebook, coupled with posters, postcards, outreach events and plenty of partners sharing the charity’s 100 per cent anonymous guarantee.
Angela Parker, national manager for Crimestoppers in Scotland said: “Last year we heard from over 16,000 people in Scotland and their information helped to make our communities safer places to live.
“Our charity believes you have the right to feel safe wherever you live. We want to ensure that people living, working or visiting Shotts and surrounding areas know they can trust us with any crime information.
“We understand that it can be difficult, especially when talking about crime that may be close to home. However, the damage caused means it’s best to speak up – either directly to the authorities, or completely anonymously via Crimestoppers.
“When you contact our charity, we won’t judge or ask any personal details. All we want to know is what you know. You’ll remain 100 per cent anonymous. Always.
“Crimestoppers, as an independent charity, has kept our promise of anonymity to everyone who contacts us since we began over 32 years ago.
You can tell us what you know by using our simple and secure online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling our UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111 which is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Your information could help protect those you love and your community from harm.”
