Higher Reward Offered For Info On Collier County Home Invasions

One day after Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers announced a reward in connection with the investigation of five recent Collier County home invasions, the reward amount has increased.

As of Friday morning, a $12,500 enhanced reward was being offered for the apprehension of the suspects involved in the home invasions, Crime Stoppers announced in a press release. Of that $12,500, $11,500 has been allocated from private individuals and the remaining $1,000 is from Crime Stoppers. All donors wish to remain anonymous.

Crime Stoppers announced Thursday that a $7,500 reward fund had been established and that the fund was expected to grow.

 Anyone with information on the Collier County home invasion robberies is asked to call Crime Stoppers 24 hours a day at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $12,500 at this point. Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org or by texting a tip to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.

For additional information, contact Trish Routte, Crime Stoppers Coordinator, at 239-258-3298 or troutte@sheriffleefl.org.

Original news release
Enhanced Reward Offered In Collier County Home Invasions
Collier County Sheriff's Office
Posted Date:  4/24/2014 12:00 PM

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers announced today a $7,500 enhanced reward for information leading to arrests in connection with five home invasions in Collier County since February.

Crime Stoppers has established an enhanced reward fund. At the request of residents from some of the affected communities in Collier County, a separate reward fund was opened this week by Crime Stoppers for anyone who wishes to contribute to the reward.

As of Thursday, the current reward amount is $7,500, with $6,500 coming from anonymous donors and $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.

“Of course we always hope that anyone with information will come forward because it’s the right thing to do, but at the end of the day money talks, and the increased reward may encourage someone to do just that,” said Crime Stoppers Coordinator Trish Routte.

Crime Stoppers expects the reward fund to grow. Updates will be provided as that happens.

A task force made up of members of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Naples Police Department, Marco Island Police Department, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and FBI is working day and night, sharing intelligence information and resources in an effort to solve these crimes and arrest those responsible.

Anyone with information on the Collier County home invasion robberies is asked to call Crime Stoppers 24 hours a day at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $7,500 at this point. Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org or by texting a tip to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.

For additional information, contact Trish Routte, Crime Stoppers Coordinator, at 239-258-3298 or troutte@sheriffleefl.org.

The Collier County Sheriff's Office has established a hotline for anyone wanting to call in tips. The number is 239.252.0300.