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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to an aggravated battery.  On June 29^th around 2:30 am officers were called to the area of 5^th and Cedar for a large fight. The victim told officers she was giving a ride to two individuals for ridesharing.  When the she approached the intersection there were several people in the roadway not moving.  After the driver honked to get them to move, several white males and a female started kicking and hitting the vehicle causing over $1,000.00 in damage.  When the driver got out to confront the subjects they began punching her in the face.  Two males were wearing jeans with no shirts and the female was wearing a red spaghetti strap shirt.  Photos of the suspects can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident 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 reference a burglary.  On July 27^th officers were called to Mansa Mini Storage, 2171 S 9^th St. in reference to a burglary to a storage unit.  During the burglary 35 firearms were taken including AK-47’s, handguns, shotguns and approximately 10,000 rounds of ammunition. Two days later when detectives were conducting follow up in the area, a suspicious white male in his late 20’s, early 30’s, with shaggy brown hair fled on foot upon seeing police.  In the area where the subject was observed, detectives located several boxes of the stolen ammunition.  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 seeking information to assist the Sherman Police Department in reference to a vehicle theft.  On July 1st a Red 2014 Ford F550 (License Plate M197084) with a Knapheide flatbed was stolen from the Village of Sherman public works facility.  In addition to the truck, an attached 20 ft Doolittle trailer carrying a Toro Z Master and Exmark Lazer Zero Turn lawn mowers were taken. Photos of the truck 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

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify two individuals reference stolen credit cards. On May 4^th the victim reported that his wallet which contained various debit cards and cash had been lost while fishing near Bridgeview Beach House at Lake Springfield.  Four days later on May 8th a white male and female used his stolen LINK card at Save A Lot, 2520 E Clear Lake, to make purchases.  Another unauthorized use of a debit card was attempted in Decatur as well.  Images of the individuals 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 reference a burglary and theft that occurred on June 5^th around 1am at Lanphier High School located at 1300 N 11^th.   School security cameras captured a white male with short dark hair wearing a red jacket approaching the school around 1am and leaving approximately 45 minutes later.  Once inside the suspect rummaged through multiple rooms going through desks and cabinets before taking a 65in flat screen TV.   Photos of the suspect 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.