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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office reference a felony theft that occurred during the early morning hours on March 5th, 2023 at the Animal Protective League located at 1001 Taintor road. During the theft multiple items were taken including a work platform and six 55 gallon barrels. Video shows a male subject in a single cab truck loading the work platform into the truck however it is unclear if he also stole the barrels. The items stolen were valued at $540. Photos of the suspect will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us., when they become available. If you can identify the suspect/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 reference a shots fired that occurred on February 15^th, 2023 around 7:00 p.m. at Esporta Fitness located at 2501 Wabash in Springfield, IL. Multiple shots were fired by the suspect during the incident, however no one was injured and no property was damaged. After the shots were fired, the suspect fled the area on foot. If photos of the suspect become available, they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify the suspect, a suspect vehicle, or anyone involved, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427. You can also 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 wants to remind you to be aware of scams. There has been an increase in multiple different versions of scams including amazon scams, romance scams, and recently a variety of scams where the victim is asked to download an app called Anydesk. Never allow anyone to remotely access your computer unless you are sure they are legitimate technical support. Since January 1st, 2023, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and Springfield Police Department have taken multiple reports resulting in financial scams collectively totaling over $900,000. If you have any information regarding a scam or any crime, 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 Springfield Police Department in locating two subjects who are suspected of being involved in several forgeries throughout the area totaling over $7,000. The two subjects are Karree L. Banks (26 year old male) and Marquell C. Scott (25 year old male). Banks and Scott are believed to have been traveling in a rental vehicle. The vehicle is a black Dodge Durango with Georgia registration “TEK3921”. Photos of the suspects and their vehicle can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you know the location of the suspects or their vehicle, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on our 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 Rochester Police Department reference a residential burglary and felony theft that occurred on Circle Dr. on February 2nd, 2022 between 12:30 p.m. and 3:16 p.m. During the burglary an array of items were stolen including firearms, firearm magazines, ammunition and jewelry. The items were valued at over $1000. The suspect/suspects are believed to have been traveling in a black 2011 Kia Sorento with California registration “6RZM430”. A photo of the suspect vehicle can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify the suspect/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.