San Antonio Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to a felony arrest in the North Star Food Mart case, according to reports from FOX San Antonio and News 4 San Antonio.
What investigators are seeking
Reports say the incident was reported at 12:31 a.m. on July 18 at the store at 1719 South Zarzamora Street. The suspect allegedly took items after being refused service, then struck the young employee in the head several times and threatened to shoot him before leaving. Police are seeking information that could help identify and locate the person responsible.
How to provide information
Tipsters must contact Crime Stoppers directly to be considered for the reward, and they may remain anonymous, the outlets reported. Information can be provided by calling 210-224-STOP or 210-224-7867, texting “Tip 127 plus your tip” to CRIMES at 274637, or using the P3 Tips App. The reward may apply when a tip leads to a felony arrest or a grand jury indictment.
How Crime Stoppers operates
According to a City of San Antonio Office of the City Auditor audit, Crime Stoppers San Antonio operates independently of the San Antonio Police Department and provides a way for law enforcement to receive anonymous tips. The audit also says the organization's rewards are funded through private donations and fundraising rather than tax dollars. The available audit information does not provide a rate showing how often anonymous tips result in arrests or indictments.
