'Facecrook' site wants arrests, not friends

Last updated 09:21 21/06/2012
A screen grab of the Bergen County Sherriff's Office
ARRESTS NOT FRIENDS: A screen grab of the Bergen County Sherriff's Office "Facecrook" website.

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A US sheriff's office has a new website that's looking for arrests instead of friends.

"Facecrook" features the names, photos and last locations of fugitives wanted by the Bergen County Sheriff's Office in New Jersey. The site creates a map and users can send anonymous tips to help authorities apprehend those wanted on everything from failure to pay child support to committing murder.

Inspector Mickey Bradley tells The Record newspaper he came up with the idea about a year ago and bought the Facecrook address for US$17 (NZ$21).

Users entering the site must agree not to use it to "intimidate or harass another." The site includes a "do not apprehend" warning to discourage people from vigilantism.

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- AP

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