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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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Theft

  • 13 May 2021
Theft

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about two thefts that have taken place at the railroad underpass construction site at 9th and Laurel in Springfield.  Between 4pm on March 12th and 8am on March 16th a 2 inch, gas powered water pump and water meter were stolen from a construction trailer.  Between 4pm on April 16th and 8am on April 19th a yellow ground compactor machine, which had been chained to a tractor, was stolen.  Example photos of both items can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about these thefts, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Shots Fired and Criminal Damage

  • 10 May 2021
Shots Fired and Criminal Damage

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident which took place at 2:22 am on Friday, March 26th in the area of Lexington Dr. and Concord Dr. in Springfield.  Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired and seeing a gray SUV and small dark vehicle whose occupants were firing shots at each other.  Moments later witnesses report seeing the vehicles shooting at each other in the area of Westchester Blvd. and Gaines Mill Rd.  The gray SUV was last seen west bound on Westchester Blvd. and the small dark vehicle left north bound on Gaines Mill Rd.  One apartment in the area of Lexington and Concord was struck by gunfire and shell casings were located in the intersection.  If you have information about this incident, 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 an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Summer Safety Tips for your Home and Vehicle

  • 29 April 2021
Summer Safety Tips for your Home and Vehicle

This week Crime Stoppers would like to remind you of some basic summer safety tips for your home.  Leave porch lights on at night and use timers.  Secure all windows, doors and garage doors.  Lock car doors even if inside a garage and remove any valuables.  If leaving town call your local police department to have vacation checks done.  Don’t let mail stack up, you can call the post office for a hold.  If you have an alarm system make sure it’s in good working order and use it.  If you have information about 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.  All 3 ways are completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

 

Shooting Incident

  • 21 April 2021
Shooting Incident

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident that took place on Thursday, March 25th at 7:20pm at 2900 Taylor Ave. in Springfield.  Three unknown suspects exited a black Chrysler 300 parked in the lot and began firing shots.  Several vehicles and buildings were struck by bullets but no persons were injured.  Photos of the suspect vehicle can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this shooting incident, or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  All 3 ways are completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

In an ongoing effort to help stop the gun violence in our communities, Crime Stoppers pledges a minimum reward of $500 for anonymous information that leads to the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a handgun and a minimum of $1000 for the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a rifle or weapon that fires rifle ammunition.

Theft

  • 14 April 2021
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department with the theft of an enclosed trailer.  Between 7pm on Thursday, April 8th and 8am on Friday, April 9th, an all-black, 29 foot long V-nose, NEO brand enclosed trailer with chrome wheels and Iowa registration was stolen from 751 North Oak Road in Rochester, IL.  The suspect is believed to have left north bound on Oak Road after the theft. If you have information about this theft, or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  All 3 ways are completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

In an ongoing effort to help stop the gun violence in our communities, Crime Stoppers pledges a minimum reward of $500 for anonymous information that leads to the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a handgun and a minimum of $1000 for the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a rifle or weapon that fires rifle ammunition.

 

 

 

 

Shooting Incident

  • 31 March 2021
Shooting Incident

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident that took place on Monday, March 8th at 2:30pm at the intersection of 11th and Stanford in Springfield.  Witnesses report seeing a dark blue Saturn with silver hood and front fender fire several shots at a red vehicle at the intersection before fleeing west bound on Stanford at a high rate of speed.  The victim vehicle was struck several times by gunfire but there were no injuries.  Photos of the suspect vehicle can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this shooting incident or any other crime call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on our website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

In an ongoing effort to help stop the gun violence in our communities, Crime Stoppers pledges a minimum reward of $500 for anonymous information that leads to the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a handgun and a minimum of $1000 for the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a rifle or weapon that fires rifle ammunition.

Recent Homicides and Shootings

  • 30 March 2021
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about multiple recent homicides and shooting incidents that have taken place in Springfield.  As a result of the shootings, several people have died, others are recovering from gunshot wounds and property has been damaged.  Law Enforcement feels strongly that members of the community have information that can help them solve these crimes and they need your help!  The information you provide can help make your community safer!  If you have information about any of the recent homicide or shooting incidents call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip you could receive a cash reward up to $5000.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

In an ongoing effort to help stop the gun violence in our communities, Crime Stoppers pledges a minimum reward of $500 for anonymous information that leads to the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a handgun and a minimum of $1000 for the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a rifle or weapon that fires rifle ammunition.

Shooting

  • 10 March 2021
Shooting

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting that took place at Eisenhower Pool, 2351 E. Cornell Ave. on Sunday, January 10th at 3:17pm.  An unknown suspect, 5’7”-5’9”, thin build, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, light shirt underneath and dark pants fired several shots at a red, 4 door Nissan in the lot.  Two females inside the Nissan were struck by the gunfire.  The suspect possibly entered a dark colored Chrysler 300 with tinted windows, a dark tinted strip across the top windshield and aluminum wheels, on Cornell Ave. after the shooting and fled.  Video of the incident can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this shooting incident, or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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Homicide

  • 8 March 2021
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a homicide that took place at 1100 E. South Grand Ave. on Saturday, February 20th at 2:30am.  The victim, Carlos Dozier was shot and killed while at a party at this location.  Four other victims also suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds during the incident.  Investigators are asking for anyone with suspect descriptions, vehicle descriptions or video from the incident to come forward.  You can help Law Enforcement make your community a safer place to live!  If you have information about this homicide or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip you could receive a cash reward up to $5000.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Crime Stoppers is also pledging a minimum reward of $500 for any anonymous information that leads to the arrest of a subject in possession of an illegal handgun and $1000 for the arrest of a subject in illegal possession of an assault rifle or any firearm that shoots rifle ammunition. 

2021 Winter Caddyshack Open (Sponsored by Skeff Distributing)

  • 25 February 2021
2021 Winter Caddyshack Open (Sponsored by Skeff Distributing)

This week Crime Stoppers wants to make you aware of an event taking place in support of our organization, The Winter Caddyshack Open sponsored by Skeff Distributing.  This is a pub crawl, put-put style golf event taking place on Saturday, March 13th at (6) local bars and restaurants including: Sunset Inn, Harry’s Adult Daycare, Blue Grouch Pub, George Ranks, Hooters and The Curve Inn.  Cost is $20 per golfer and gets you an event coozie, wrist band and scorecard.  You can sign up at any of those locations.  All proceeds from the event are being donated to Crime Stoppers to support our ongoing effort to make your community safer! If you have information about any crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

****While we want everyone to enjoy the event, we ask you to please drink responsibly and use the bus provided by the event or a designated driver for your group****   

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