Crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers’ Most Wanted gallery now features images of those sought in connection with the recent disorder incidents in London [22 August 2011]

The images can be viewed on the Most Wanted section of the Crimestoppers website.

Currently there are over 60 appeals available to view with more to be added.

Crimestoppers has received an overwhelming response from the public with information relating to the recent heinous outbreaks of riots across the UK.

Michael Laurie CBE, Crimestoppers’ Chief Executive said: “I condemn the recent incidents, the violence and looting across the UK was criminal and disgraceful.

“I would encourage members of the public to continue providing us with information on those they know are responsible for these heinous acts of violence or looting.

“This information will lead to those committing violent acts that harm their fellow citizens being arrested and facing justice.
“We won’t ask for your name and calls are never traced or recorded. You won’t have to go to court or give a statement to the Police – we only want to know what you know, not who you are. In the 23 years that Crimestoppers has been running we have never broken our anonymity promise.”

Anyone wishing to pass on information anonymously about those involved in recent violent disorder incidents across the country can do so by contacting the charity on 0800 555 111 or via our secure online form.

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For further information on Crimestoppers contact Mary Dolan on 020 8835 3764 or email: mary.dolan@crimestoppers-uk.org or Isabel Cross on 020 8835 3732 / 07867 970 749 or Isabel.cross@crimestoppers-uk.org.

Notes to editors:

• The images can be found via this direct link: http://wanted.crimestoppers-uk.org/?OperationID=96  
• Crimestoppers is an independent charity which helps the police to solve crimes, making communities safer. It does this by operating the 24/7 telephone number 0800 555 111 which people can ring to pass on information about crimes anonymously. They can also use our ‘giving information’ form via our website www.crimestoppers-uk.org
• Around 23 people are arrested and charged every day as a result of information given to Crimestoppers.  
• Since Crimestoppers began in 1988, it has received over 1.2 million actionable calls, resulting in over 107,000 arrests and charges. Over £115 million worth of goods has been recovered and over £210 million worth of drugs has been seized.  
• In 2005, Crimestoppers launched the UK’s Most Wanted on its website which allows the public to view images of criminals and pass on vital information about their whereabouts. It has been highly successful with over 1,200 arrests to date.  
• Crimestoppers UK was founded by Lord Ashcroft, KCMG, Chairman of Trustees. In 1988, he launched Crimestoppers in the Metropolitan Police area. Crimestoppers’ ‘call to action’ is built on a three-way partnership between the business community, the police and the media.