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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual reference counterfeit money. On September 10^th Officers responded to Nancy’s Pizza, 2301 W Monroe, in reference to an individual using a fake $50 bill.  The suspect was described as a black male wearing a grey shirt, black pants and a dew rag.  The suspect placed an order and used counterfeit money to pay.  It was discovered at that time by officers that the suspect had done the exact same thing to 3 other business in that location within the same time frame. Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Rochester Police Department to identify an individual reference stolen credit cards.  On August 22^nd and then again on September 5^th several vehicles were broken into at Rochester Community Park where purses and wallets were taken.  Then in the early evening on Sept. 5^th , a white male wearing black sweat pants and a t-shirt attempted to use two of the stolen credit cards at Best Buy (3193 S Veterans Parkway).  Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a Criminal Damage investigation.  Between August 30^th and 31^st in the overnight hours, an unknown person(s) cut down over 50 trees in a boulevard along the 1700 block of East Lake Shore Dr.  The trees, which were around 6 years old and of various types, sustained damage amounting to over $10,000.00.   Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving this case. If photos become available, they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify a suspect, suspects or any vehicle involved, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 mobile 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is unveiling a new initiative aimed at tackling the fentanyl crisis, offering a minimum reward of $1,500.00 for information that leads to an arrest of anyone dealing fentanyl.  According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, synthetic opioid-related deaths, primarily driven by fentanyl, have increased exponentially by over 3,000% since 2013.  In 2022, opioid-related deaths surpassed car crash fatalities by a ratio of 2 to 1.  IN Sangamon County, fentanyl was responsible for over 62% of overdose deaths in 2023.  Through collaborative efforts, we are working to eliminate this dangerous drug from our streets and create safer communities.  If you have any information regarding fentanyl or any other crime 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a Deceptive Practices and Forgery case.  On June 27^th a white male approximately 30-40 years old entered The Gold Center (3001 W White Oaks Dr) with a cashier’s check in the amount of $45,000.00.  The suspect used the check to purchase several gold pieces.  At the time of transaction, the check was confirmed to be authentic.  Two days later it was discovered the check was fraudulent.  Photos of the suspect and the vehicle he was driving can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or may have seen the truck, 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.