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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a residential burglary that occurred in the 1600 block of S 16^th Street sometime between 5 and 6 a.m. on August 12th. The house was occupied by a resident at the time of the crime. The suspect, who appeared to be a male made entry into the residence after shattering a rear window causing $500 in damage. Once inside the suspect proceeded to steal over $1300 worth of property including televisions and gaming equipment. Photos of the suspect 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, vehicle theft and criminal damage that occurred on August 5^th around 8:00 a.m. at Tossed and Found located at 1140 W Reynolds. The suspect, who appeared to be a male, jumped the fence of the business, entered a van on the property that had a trailer attached and proceeded to drive through the fence causing $4000 in damages. The van also contained $1500 worth of Xerox printers. Photos of the suspect 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 retail theft that occurred on July 18^th shortly after 11:00 a.m. at Marshall’s located at 2560 W Wabash. Three females entered the store and proceeded to conceal an array of items including clothing and cameras. The items were valued at over $260 and the females left the store without paying for them. The suspects were accompanied by three juvenile children, including one toddler, and used a baby carrier and blankets to help conceal some of the items. Photos of each suspect 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 reference repeated illegal burns occurring on the property of both Oak Ridge and Calvary Cemeteries in Springfield. In the last year, the Springfield Fire Department has responded to fires in the area on 11 different occasions. Luckily, the fires were noticed quickly and no significant damage has occurred on the properties. While Arson is a felony offense, it is also important to remember open burning is also illegal in Springfield. Although it is not a felony, open burning of any item(s) is prohibited within the city limits. If you have any information regarding any of these fires, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, cashfortips.us, 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 Pawnee Police department reference a burglary that occurred between January 18^th and 19^th, 2023 at The Shed located at 210 E Carol in Pawnee. At the time, The Shed was under construction and between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the burglary occurred resulting in the theft of $35,000 worth of property including tools, cigarettes, alcohol and other items. A camera shows a dark color vehicle with a sticker on the rear window in the area however it is unclear if/how the vehicle is related. A photo of that vehicle can be seen 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.