JOHNS ISLAND, SC - Recently the City of Charleston Police Department has noticed an increase in the incidence of crime in some of its outlying areas.

Crimes on Johns Island, especially along the Maybank and Main Roads areas have shown an upward trend. These crimes include robberies to businesses and individuals.

Crime Stoppers will pay a substantial reward for information that leads to an arrest of any person or persons committing crimes in the Johns Island area.

If you have information that may be helpful in solving a crime in this area please call 554-1111. You can also submit a tip by going to our website at 5541111.com or text to 274637 (CRIMES). If you text, start the message with CSL. You will remain anonymous and could earn a sizable reward.

If you, or someone you know, have any information regarding any crime, you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers. You could earn a reward up to $1,000.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 554-1111, toll free at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or online at www.5541111.com. Texters can send anonymous tips to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with "TIPCSL". Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data Rates May Apply.