Toronto Crime Stoppers has announced a temporary halt in receiving tips from the public due to a recent data breach of its third-party software. The non-profit organization, established in 1984 to assist in crime prevention and solutions, revealed that hackers infiltrated the P3 software used by Crime Stoppers, resulting in the theft of nearly 177,000 Toronto tips spanning from January 2022 to November 2025. Among the compromised data were close to 15,000 names associated with the submitted tips.
Although Toronto Crime Stoppers emphasizes that they do not request the names of tip providers, individuals often include such details to elaborate on their observations. However, the organization assures that any identifying information is stripped out before the tip reaches investigators. Sean Sportun, Chair of Toronto Crime Stoppers, expressed concern over the breach, stating that the stolen tips may contain sensitive data.
Despite initial assurances from Navigate360, the software’s owner, that the P3 platform was secure and Toronto data remained untouched, subsequent revelations in June confirmed the breach. The full extent of the exposed information is yet to be disclosed, as Crime Stoppers continues to seek answers and collaborate with partners to enhance their tip collection procedures securely.
As a precautionary measure, Toronto Crime Stoppers has disabled the “Tip Submit” feature on its website, and the National Anonymous Call Centre has been instructed to halt the acceptance and processing of new information. The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has temporarily suspended its collaboration with Crime Stoppers to evaluate enhanced security protocols implemented by the organization.
During this suspension period, the public is urged to directly contact the Toronto Police regarding any crime-related information or safety concerns. For inquiries about the data breach or affected information, individuals are advised to reach out to Toronto Crime Stoppers directly. It is important to note that the Crime Stoppers platform operates independently of the Toronto Police Service.
