New York City is seeing fewer people willing to provide anonymous tips to help solve crimes.
Statistics released by the mayor on Monday morning show that in 2020 more than 1,000 people called in with tips. For the first six months of 2021, there have been fewer than 500 tips.
“People need encouragement and incentives in some cases,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
In an effort to boost the numbers, the maximum reward for information has been upped from $2,500 to $3,500.
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