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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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Aggravated Robbery and Vehicle Theft

  • 19 February 2020
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Aggravated Robbery and Vehicle Theft that occurred on Monday, February 17th at 12:14am at Walgreens, 2625 Stevenson Dr. in Springfield.  The suspect was described as a heavy set black male, approximately 6 feet tall and was wearing all black.  He approached the victim at the Red Box, implied he had a weapon and demanded money and the victim’s car keys before fleeing in the vehicle.  The victim’s car was later recovered but Law Enforcement needs your help to identify the suspect!  If you have any information about this Robbery and Vehicle Theft call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427 or submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Armed Robbery to Business

  • 12 February 2020
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts, located at 2535 E. South Grand Ave. on Saturday, February 8th at 8:52pm.  A black male suspect, 5’8”/150lbs wearing all black including gloves and a face mask entered the store, pointed a small black handgun at employees and demanded money.  The suspect left east bound on foot from the business and then possibly ran north into Poplar Place.  If you have any information about this Armed Robbery call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Criminal Damage Incidents

  • 6 February 2020
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a string of approximately 40 criminal damage incidents which took place during overnight hours in the month of January on the North and West sides of Springfield.  Unknown suspects are believed to have used a BB gun to break the windows of residences and vehicles.  If you have any information about these Criminal Damage incidents call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Homicide/Arson

  • 29 January 2020
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Homicide/Arson that occurred at 710 S. State on Saturday, January 11th at 5:49am.  The victim, Abby Neisler was located deceased inside the residence during a fire investigation and was found to have injuries consistent with a homicide.  Law Enforcement needs your help to solve this case! If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest in this Homicide Investigation is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 5000 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Armed Robbery to Business

  • 23 January 2020
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery at Circle K, located at 1801 E. North Grand on Tuesday, January 21st at 12:53am.  A black male suspect, 20-30 years old wearing a long black coat with the hood up, dark pants, white shoes and carrying a blue book bag entered the store.  The suspect displayed a black and brown handgun, demanded money from the register then fled westbound on foot. Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website.  If you have any information about this Armed Robbery, call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You can also submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

 

Thank you all for supporting Crime Stoppers in 2019!!

  • 16 January 2020
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Hi I’m Officer John Dorsey, Crime Stoppers Coordinator for Sangamon and Menard Counties.

 

2019 was a great year for Crime Stoppers thanks to our tipsters and the public attending our fundraisers.  968 tips were received, which led to 108 case closures and 57 arrests. Crime Stoppers assisted in the recovery of $209,570 dollars worth of stolen property and drugs. Over $22,000 dollars in rewards were approved and $16,950 dollars were actually claimed. Our next fundraiser is on Saturday, February 1st at the BOS center, our 11th annual trivia night. Please go to Cashfortips.US to register. If you have any information about crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device. All 3 ways are anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Shots Fired

  • 7 January 2020
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shots fired incident that took place in the 600 block of Eastman Ave. on Thursday, December 26th at 11:36pm.  Witnesses reported seeing a white vehicle, possibly an early 2000’s Chevy Malibu leaving the area at a high rate of speed, north bound on 7th St. from Eastman, after 3-5 shots were fired.  A shell casing was located in the roadway but no vehicles or homes were found to have been struck.  If you have any information about this shots fired incident, call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You can also submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Shots Fired

  • 2 January 2020
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As we move into the new year, Crime Stoppers would like to thank everyone for their support during 2019!  This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shots fired incident that took place at 1928 S. 6th St. on Sunday, December 29th at 2:11am.  An unknown suspect fired several shots at the apartment building from an unknown vehicle and fled the area.  Shell casing were located in the street and the building was struck by the gunfire.  If you have any information about this shots fired incident, call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You can also submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Armed Robbery to Business

  • 27 December 2019
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery at O’Reily Auto Parts, located at 1321 N. Dirksen Pkwy. on December 20th at 8:34pm.  A black male, approx. 5’6” wearing all black with a black bandana around his face demanded money from the business.  The suspect raised his shirt showing a black handgun with wood grips in his waistband and the employee noticed he was wearing red shorts under his pants.  The suspect fled north bound on foot towards Marine Bank after the robbery.  If you have any information about this Armed Robbery, call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You can also submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Armed Robbery to Business

  • 18 December 2019
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery at Circle K, located at 1801 E. North Grand on December 6th at 2:36am.  A light skinned male around 6’00 with a medium build wearing a black coat, black pants, black shoes, black scarf around his face and gray/white gloves entered the store and demanded the clerk open the cash register.  The suspect was armed with a gray/black handgun and fled with the cash register on foot.  He was last seen running in the 1600/1700 block of Cummings St, north bound.  Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about this case, call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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