What is Crime Stoppers?

The mission of CrimeStoppers of Manatee County is to make Manatee County a safer place by assisting Law Enforcement with the collection of critical information and intelligence (tips) with regard to criminal activity, unsolved crimes, and the whereabouts of fugitives. Crimestoppers will provide a system for soliciting and receiving anonymous tips as well as offer monetary rewards to residents (tipsters) in exchange for information that leads to an arrest.

Crime Stopper's Purpose

The Purpose of Manatee CrimeStoppers is help make Manatee County a safer place to live, work and raise a family by assisting law enforcement in the gathering of critical information that leads to arrests and the removal of criminals from our streets.

YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTNER WITH MANATEE CRIME STOPPERS ON HALLOWEEN 10/31/2024!

THIS YEAR MARKS OUR 21st ANNIVERSARY OF PROVIDING A 

FUN, SAFE & FAMILY FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE TO MANATEE COUNTY!

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BASH!! 

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Crime Stoppers of Manatee County is pleased to announce they will be hosting their 21ST Annual Halloween Safe Kids Night in the Mosaic Arena at the Manatee Fair Grounds in Palmetto on Halloween, Thursday October 31st, 2024 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.Visitors may park along 17th Street West and enter the event through Gate #1 across from Palmetto High School or enter via Gate #9 on 14th Ave West across from Church on the Rock. Parking will be available in the midway area on the south end of the fairgrounds. The event is FREE for the public to attend and there will be plenty of fun and candy for the whole family. Event partners hosting booths and distributing candy will be Public Safety Agencies, Civic & Non-Profit Organizations, as well as Churches. All Candy will be individually wrapped & sealed. There will also be fun and games, as well as public safety equipment & vehicles on display. 

Please visit www.ManateeCrimeStoppers.com for more details.

This well established event consistently attracts over 3500 children & families and because this year’s event is in the Mosaic Arena at the Manatee Fairgrounds, a well-known venue with plenty of fresh air and overhead cover, we anticipate another well attended event this year. “We are excited to again be working with the Manatee County Fair and the many community partners joining us this year,“ said Frank Brunner, Chief Executive Officer of Manatee Crime Stoppers. “Many non-profit & government agencies, as well as churches will be participating by having Trick or Treat booths in the Mosaic Arena.” The event not only provides children and families with a safe alternative for “Trick or Treating”, but also information for parents about community organizations and agencies which serve Manatee County families. Rather than going door to door in unsafe neighborhoods which lack sidewalks and streetlights, families can visit the Manatee Fairgrounds and enjoy an enhanced Halloween experience. Crime Stoppers is providing a venue with plenty of security, supervision, games, activities, and candy while also promoting public safety & community services available to families. Be sure to have the little ones (11 and under) dress up and participate in the Best Costume Contest!”