MPD Offers Cash Rewards of Up to $25,000 for Tips That Help Solve Crimes in DC
Residents with information about homicides, shootings, robberies, illegal firearms, and other serious crimes in the District of Columbia may be eligible for cash rewards through the Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) reward programs.
The programs are designed to encourage community members to share information that can help investigators solve crimes, identify suspects, and bring offenders to justice.
Depending on the type of crime and the outcome of the investigation, rewards range from up to $1,000 to $25,000.
MPD Cash Reward Programs
Homicides – Up to $25,000
MPD offers rewards of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for homicides committed in DC.
Residents can also review MPD's Homicide Reward Fliers for information about unsolved cases.
Shootings – Up to $10,000
Individuals who provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for shootings in the District may qualify for rewards of up to $10,000.
Robberies – Up to $10,000
MPD offers rewards of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for robberies committed in DC.
Illegal Firearms – Up to $2,500
Residents who know where illegal firearms are being stored or have information about someone possessing an illegal gun can submit an anonymous tip to MPD.
Eligible tips may result in cash rewards of up to $2,500.
Learn more about the MPD Firearm Tip Reward Program.
Other Serious Crimes – Up to $1,000
Through the DC Crime Solvers program, individuals who provide information leading to an arrest and indictment in other serious criminal cases may qualify for rewards of up to $1,000.
How to Submit a Tip
Residents with information about unsolved crimes can contact MPD using the following numbers:
MPD Tip Line: (202) 727-9099 — Homicides, shootings, robberies, and illegal firearms.
DC Crime Solvers Hotline: 1-800-673-2777 — Other serious crimes.
Residents do not need to conduct their own investigations or confront suspected offenders. Information that may seem minor could help investigators make progress on an unsolved case.
Community members with information about criminal activity are encouraged to contact MPD. Reward eligibility and payment depend on the requirements of each program.