Text Suspicious Behavior to the Police!

You can now text crime tips to the Lubbock Police Department:

When sending a tip to the Lubbock Police Department via SMS Text message please remember the following:

You will need to text your tip to 274637 or (CRIMES on a dial pad).
For every NEW tip you text to 274637, you must always include the keyword "LBKTIPS" at the beginning of your text message, followed by a space.
After entering in the keyword and space you can then enter your tip.
Provide Location Information
Crime Detail/Description
Number of Persons involved, etc.
SAMPLE MESSAGES:
FROM: 8067753000
TO: 274637
MESSAGE:
LBKTIPS There are 3 kids on the corner of Main & Ave. Q that are painting graffiti on all of the buildings. They appear to be in their early teens.


FROM: 8067753000
TO: 274637
MESSAGE:
LBKTIPS In my neighborhood, I spotted the arson suspect from the recent park fires. I saw the person in a white older model pick-up. Location: 200 Block of Texas Avenue.
When finished composing your tip, please press the "SEND" button.
Once your tip is submitted, you will receive an automatic response with a confirmation containing a unique Tip Alias.
To submit follow-up information on a specific tip, please simply reply to the automatic response(s) previously received.