According to Crime Stoppers, CBC News and reports, it was revealed that “… over 1.5 million tips submitted to Canadian Crime Stoppers programs over the past 25 years were exposed, including tens of thousands of unredacted personal details (such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails of tipsters or individuals named in tips).”
In Toronto alone, more than 176,000–179,000 tips submitted between 2022 and 2025 were compromised, including thousands with personal information.
Alternative Reporting: Police services are urging residents to contact police directly or use non-emergency local hotlines if they need to report crimes or public safety concerns, while also noting however, that direct calls may not offer the same anonymous protections.
Further updates on service restoration will be posted on the Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Home Page.
