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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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a burglary and theft that occurred at the Roofers Union located at 301 E Spruce on June 3^rd around 1:30 am.   Video captured two white males stealing parts to an air conditioning unit on the roof.  Damage to the unit is estimated to be in excess of $10,000.00.   One of the males had a dark colored goatee and possibly a tattoo on the back of his neck.  He was seen leaving the area on a dark colored bicycle pulling a trailer with bright pink wheels.  The second subject is bald and has light colored facial hair.  He was seen on a red and white bicycle.  Photos of the suspects can be found 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in identifying a suspect reference criminal damage.  On May 24th, 2024, officers were dispatched to Heartland Bank located at 1925 S Macarthur in reference to a damaged ATM machine.  Video shows on 05-23-24 just before 9:30 pm a white male wearing a black short sleeved shirt and black pants at the ATM.   The suspect takes a handful of rocks and throws it at the ATM.  He then removes a handgun from his waist, points it at the ATM as if he was going to shoot it but then uses the barrel and butt of the gun to hit the screen of the ATM several times causing thousands of dollars in damage.  Images of the suspect can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, 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 that occurred at Car Wash City, 3316 Robbins Road, around 1:45 am on May 10^th.  Video footage captured a white male with a dark colored beard and hair forcing the door open to the booth at the automatic car wash causing over $1,000.00 in damage.  Once inside the white male rummaged through the booth taking a controller to the air conditioning unit.  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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Fire Department in reference to an arson that occurred on March 30^th around 10:00 pm located at 703 N Wesley. Prior to this incident there had been 3 other set fires at this address since the evening of March 21st.   The damage to the residence is estimated to be over $15,000.00.  The Springfield Fire Department is needing your help with any information about who may be setting these fires.   If you have any information or seen something suspicious regarding this incident or can identify who is involved, 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.