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This week Crime Stoppers wants to let you know about our next fundraiser! Join us for our 6th Annual Rhythm & Brews event on Monday, July 19^th at the Hand of Fate Brewing Company in downtown Petersburg.  Doors open for food and drink at 5:00pm with music by the Whirled Peas beginning at 6:00pm. Tickets are $20 per person and includes a complimentary brew, food and a souvenir koozie. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.  Craft beer aficionados will enjoy award winning brews, savory eats and live music by the Whirled Peas!  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.  We pay cash if an arrest is made and remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an incident that took place at approximately 5:30am on Wednesday, June 16^th near the Northfield Inn and Conference Center in Springfield.  In this case a male suspect approached and attacked an adult female victim.  The victim was able to fight off the suspect who then fled on foot.  The Springfield Police Department is attempting to identify the male suspect in this case and a photo of him can be seen on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you can identify this suspect, 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a missing person.  Kenneth P. Brown was last seen at the Days Inn located at 5970 S. 6^th St. Frontage Rd. on the morning of Wednesday, April 14^th, 2021.  Kenneth is a 42yr. old while male, 5’4” tall and weighs 145 pounds with brown hair and eyes.  Foul play is suspected by law enforcement and they need your assistance with this case!  If you have information about Kenneth Brown’s disappearance or you know his location, 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery that occurred at Harry’s Adult Daycare located at 320 Highland Ave. on Tuesday, June 8^th at 12:40am.  A black male suspect in his 20’s, thin build, 5’7” to 5’9” wearing a dark blue or black puffy coat, ski mask with sun glasses over it, dark jeans, gloves and white shoes entered the business.  Once inside the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the bar tender.  After the robbery the suspect fled west bound on foot.  Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this incident, 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, April 11^th at 12:07pm at Lucky Lady Laundry, located at 1056 E. Stanford.  An unknown suspect(s) in a dark colored Ford Taurus fired shots from the front passenger window at a white Toyota 4 door that was parked in the lot.  The victim vehicle was struck several times but no persons were injured.  The suspect vehicle fled south on 11^th St.  Photos of the suspect vehicle can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this shooting incident, 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.