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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Fire Department Arson Investigators reference arsons that occurred at Washington Middle School and Matheny-Withrow Elementary in Springfield, IL during the early morning hours of December 8^th, 2022. Video footage shows a male and female suspect lighting two fires outside of Washington Middle School including one near the gas main. The damage was estimated at approximately $3,000. Photos of the suspects can be viewed on this website, cashfortips.us. There are no photos available from Matheny-Withrow at this time and it is unclear if the incidents are related. If you 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 reference multiple thefts involving catalytic converters. The Springfield Police Department took a report from the 600 block of N 6^th St. for 7 catalytic converters stolen, a report from the 2500 block of Prairie Crossing Dr. for 3 catalytic converters stolen and an additional report from the 2900 block of Rochester Road for 1 catalytic converter stolen. In total, these thefts were worth approximately $28,000. If you have any information about the subject/subjects responsible for these thefts, any thefts regarding catalytic converters, or any crime, call 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 reference a home invasion that occurred in the 1800 block of S 7^th St in Springfield, IL on November 12^th, 2022 around 7:39 p.m. Two male subjects made entry into the residence and held the occupants of the home at gun point. The suspects proceeded to take an array of items including firearms, $3800 in currency, shoes, clothes, electronics, identifying documents and other valuable items before leaving the residence. Photos of the suspects can be viewed on this website, cashfortips.us. If you 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 reference an aggravated battery that occurred at Pet Smart located at 3183 S Veterans Pkwy in Springfield, IL on November 1^st, 2022 around 5:48 p.m. The suspect appeared to be a female, approximately 5’6 and 150lbs wearing dark clothing and a red head covering. The suspect was upset with how an employee was holding the leash on an animal which ultimately led to a dispute that would turn physical as the suspect slapped the employee victim with an open hand. Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website, cashfortips.us. If you 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 an aggravated battery that occurred at Circle K located at 2461 W Monroe St. in Springfield, IL. The victim, a subject who was over the age of 60 and walked with a cane because of an injury, was battered by a subject described as a male in his 30s with a beard, wearing a black jacket, yellow hat, jeans and sunglasses. The suspect was possibly driving a white 4 door vehicle. Due to the victim’s age and health status, the battery is aggravated. Photos of the suspect will be available on this website, cashfortips.us, when they become available. If you 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.