Boone Police: Crime Stoppers Search for Suspects in Recent Vandalism  

Boone -- June 16, 2024: Town of Boone Police: High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime:

On May 31, 2024, the Boone Police Department received many reports of vandalism in the vicinity of Old Bristol Road and Green Street. The graffiti "S7AZN" was discovered painted in various colors on mailboxes, roads, and residential buildings.

Anyone with information on this crime or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 828-268-6959 or the Boone Police Department at 828-268-6900 or Text "NCTIP plus your tip" to 274637 (CRIMES), or Text "NCTIP plus your tip" to 274637 (CRIMES). All information will be kept confidential.

High Country Crime Stoppers pay rewards for information, leading to arrests; recovery of stolen property; seizure of drugs, and the location of wanted persons.

High Country Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization operated by a volunteer community board of directors serving Avery and Watauga Counties. High Country Crime Stoppers encourages the reporting of information or leads, which can assist law enforcement with solving crimes. Its goal is to help in the fight against crime, but it is not part of the local police departments or sheriff's offices. Each County has a law enforcement coordinator who participates as an advisor to the board but is a non-voting member. The citizen's board is responsible for operations of the program, fund-raising, public relations, and approval of rewards.WNCTimes