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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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident that took place on Thursday, March 25^th 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.

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 8^th and 8am on Friday, April 9^th, 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident that took place on Monday, March 8^th at 2:30pm at the intersection of 11^th 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.

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.