Crime & Safety

Police: Facebook Tip Leads to Cedar Falls Woman's Arrest

The following information was provided by the police. It does not represent a conviction.

Two people were arrested after Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers received a Facebook tip, Waterloo Police said Monday.

Lisa Wolf, 40, of Cedar Falls, was charged with forgery and credit card fraud. A 15-year-old was also charged.

Police said Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers received numerous tips on the two after their photo was posted on the group's Facebook page. A review of a tip and surveillance footage led to the arrest.

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Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers is a non-profit that launched in June 2012. It allows citizens to report suspicious and criminal behavior while remaining anonymous. No calls are traced, and if a tip leads to an arrest the caller is eligible for a cash reward. Wanted photos and surveillance shots are posted on the group's website, along with the tip line number - 855-300-TIPS (855-300-8477).

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