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Burglary and Criminal Damage

  • 18 December 2024
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a burglary and criminal damage report. On November 13th and 17th ,in the early morning hours, police responded to White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash , in reference to several thousand dollars’ worth of damage being done to the inside of the building. Once inside, the suspects, who appear to be teenagers, damaged windows, fixtures, water pipes, and discharged fire extinguishers throughout the building. If photos become available they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspects call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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Felony Theft

  • 26 January 2022
Felony Theft

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Pleasant Plains Police Department with a felony theft from 308 Jefferson St. in Pleasant Plains.  On Tuesday, January 11th at 5:07am two suspects stole a Powermate, 3750watt generator and Craftsman, 24 inch snow blower from the property. The suspects entered the village from the west in a dark colored SUV then parked behind the Grainery Bar & Grill prior to the theft.  Photos of the suspect vehicle can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about this theft call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

 

Aggravated Robbery

  • 20 January 2022
Aggravated Robbery

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Aggravated Robbery at Microtel Inn & Suites located at 2636 Sunrise Dr. on Saturday, January 8th at 3:20am.  Two male suspects approached the front desk clerk and one of them demanded money from the register.  This male also appears to have a handgun in his right coat pocket that he is pointing at the clerk.  Both suspects leave the hotel on foot after taking the money tray from the register.  Photos of both suspects can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about this Robbery call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Commercial Burglary

  • 13 January 2022
Commercial Burglary

 

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about two commercial burglaries that took place on Wednesday, January 5th between 1:23-3:00pm at Walgreens locations at 2625 Stevenson Dr. and 2500 S. Koke Mill Rd.  In both cases the suspect attempted to break into the safe in the back employee area.  Similar incidents involving the same suspect have occurred recently in Normal, IL (01/05/2022) , Champaign, IL (01/01/2022) and the Chicago area (01/01/2022).  Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  Some of the photos are of the suspect at other Walgreens locations not located in Springfield and on different dates as noted previously.  If you have any information about these incidents call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

 

Wanted Fugitive

  • 15 December 2021
Wanted Fugitive

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Park District Police Department with the apprehension of a wanted fugitive.  William E. Lightfoot II is a 36 year old white male who is 5'10"/165lbs with hazel eyes and brown hair.  Lightfoot is wanted for Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer stemming from an incident in December of 2020 where he drove a stolen vehicle at an officer causing the officer to jump out of the way to avoid being struck.  A photo of Lightfoot can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about Lightfoot’s location, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

*This warrant was valid at the time of this posting.

Burglary and Criminal Damage

  • 1 December 2021
Burglary and Criminal Damage

 

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Burglary and Criminal Damage incident at Precision Auto Detailing and The Taco Joint located at 230 E. South Grand Ave.  On Tuesday, November 23rd between 1:30-2:00am, a white male suspect burglarized and damaged 3 vehicles by breaking windows at Precision Auto Detailing and attempted to gain entry to The Taco Joint, located on the same property.  Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you can identify this suspect call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Theft Of Wallets

  • 17 November 2021
Theft Of Wallets

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help identify two suspects involved in the thefts of two wallets from Hy-Vee and Schnucks on November 7th.  Between 11:30am and 2:30pm the suspects stole the wallets from separate victims and then used the victim’s credit cards to purchase thousands of dollars in gift cards at Sam’s Club.  During the incidents, the female suspect would distract the victim while the male suspect stole the wallets.  The suspects changed clothes between the incidents and photos of them can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you can identify these suspects or have information about any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

 

Burglary and Theft at Blackhawk School

  • 4 November 2021
Burglary and Theft at Blackhawk School

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a burglary and theft to a construction trailer at Blackhawk School located at 2500 S. College St.  Between 12pm on Saturday, October 23rd and 7am on Monday, October 25th, the construction trailer located on the west side of the school was forced open and a large amount of tools were stolen.  Photos of a possible suspect on a bicycle, towing a cart can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  This subject rides north bound on Spring St. from the scene just after midnight on October 24th.  If you have any information about this incident call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

 

Armed Robbery to Business

  • 20 October 2021
Armed Robbery to Business

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about three Armed Robberies that occurred on Wednesday, September 8th between 1038-1135pm.  The locations of the robberies were Jiffy Stop at 3300 Clearlake(10:38pm), Jiffy Stop at 3062 Stevenson Dr.(11:18pm) and Thornton’s at 3001 W. Wabash(11:35pm).  The suspect in all three incidents was a thin black male with a black handgun who was wearing a multi-colored coat with the word “Cheetos” on the front.  Photos of the suspect and the vehicle he used can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about these incidents, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Criminal Damage at Southwind Park

  • 8 October 2021
Criminal Damage at Southwind Park

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Criminal Damage that occurred at Southwind Park, 4755 S. 2nd St. at approximately 9pm on Tuesday, September 28th.  In this incident a white male and female arrived in a small black SUV then walked to the wooden Pavilion located near the center of the park.  After several minutes inside, the female began kicking the handrails and broke two of them before leaving.  Photos of both subjects, the vehicle they arrived in and video of the incident can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about this incident, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

 

Shooting Incident

  • 10 September 2021
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident that took place on Wednesday, September 1st at 10:42pm at 1415 E. Cornell Ave. in Springfield.  In this incident several shots were fired by an unknown suspect at a vehicle parked in front of the residence and an occupant inside the vehicle was struck several times by gunfire.  The victim sustained life threatening injuries and is still in critical condition.  If you have any information about this shooting incident or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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