This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify a suspicious individual(s) who were attempting to break into houses during the week of October 22^nd in the 2300 block of Ramsey, in Springfield.  A male suspect or possibly two different males were seen on different occasions trying to enter a residence. On one occasion there was a male wearing a white sweat shirt and black pants and during another attempt there was a male wearing a red long-sleeved shirt or possibly sweatshirt and shorts.  Photos of the individual(s) can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or 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 about a Robbery and Aggravated Battery at Family Dollar, 1425 E. Cook on Friday, March 13^th around 10:06am.  A white male suspect, 6 feet tall, 190 pounds dressed in a gray hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans entered the store and gave the cashier a note demanding money.  The suspect punched the cashier then took money from the register before fleeing on foot.  Photos of the suspect can be found on this website, Cashfortips.US.  Anyone with information about this Robbery and Aggravated Battery can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on the website or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  If your tip leads to an arrest you will 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 at 7 Brothers Grocery, 1801 S. 11th on Wednesday, February 26^th around 8:30pm.  A black male suspect dressed in all black including a face mask and gloves entered the store, pointed a black handgun at the clerk and demanded money from the register.  The suspect’s shoes had white soles and there was a white Nike logo on his upper left chest. The suspect fled south bound on foot after the robbery.  Photos of the suspect can be found on this website, Cashfortips.US.  Anyone with information about this Armed Robbery can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  If your tip leads to an arrest you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is asking the public to help identify two suspects who are believed to be involved in the theft of checks from mail boxes throughout Sangamon and surrounding Counties.  The checks are then reproduced and cashed.  The suspects are a black male and female who were last seen in the Springfield area on January 31^st and were driving a dark colored, newer model SUV believed to be a Kia Soul.  Take a look at photos of both suspects and if you can identify them call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427. You can also submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  If your tip leads to an arrest you will 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 and Retail Theft which occurred at Meijer, 4200 Conestoga on Tuesday, February 18^th at 9:41pm.  In this case a white male suspect displayed a knife to employees while stealing a vacuum cleaner.  The suspect was described as heavy set, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, white shoes and a red, white and blue Chicago Bears hat.  The suspect got into a black Hyundai Elantra which fled north in the parking lot.  Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about this Robbery and Theft call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427.  If your tip leads to an arrest you will 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 Aggravated Robbery and Vehicle Theft that occurred on Monday, February 17^th at 12:14am at Walgreens, 2625 Stevenson Dr. in Springfield.  The suspect was described as a heavy set black male, approximately 6 feet tall and was wearing all black.  He approached the victim at the Red Box, implied he had a weapon and demanded money and the victim’s car keys before fleeing in the vehicle.  The victim’s car was later recovered but Law Enforcement needs your help to identify the suspect!  If you have any information about this Robbery and Vehicle Theft call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427 or submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will 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 at O’Reilly Auto Parts, located at 2535 E. South Grand Ave. on Saturday, February 8^th at 8:52pm.  A black male suspect, 5’8”/150lbs wearing all black including gloves and a face mask entered the store, pointed a small black handgun at employees and demanded money.  The suspect left east bound on foot from the business and then possibly ran north into Poplar Place.  If you have any information about this Armed Robbery call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will 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 string of approximately 40 criminal damage incidents which took place during overnight hours in the month of January on the North and West sides of Springfield.  Unknown suspects are believed to have used a BB gun to break the windows of residences and vehicles.  If you have any information about these Criminal Damage incidents call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will 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 Homicide/Arson that occurred at 710 S. State on Saturday, January 11^th at 5:49am.  The victim, Abby Neisler was located deceased inside the residence during a fire investigation and was found to have injuries consistent with a homicide.  Law Enforcement needs your help to solve this case! If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest in this Homicide Investigation is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 5000 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery at Circle K, located at 1801 E. North Grand on Tuesday, January 21^st at 12:53am.  A black male suspect, 20-30 years old wearing a long black coat with the hood up, dark pants, white shoes and carrying a blue book bag entered the store.  The suspect displayed a black and brown handgun, demanded money from the register then fled westbound on foot. Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website.  If you have any information about this Armed Robbery, call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You can also submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  You will remain completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Hi I’m Officer John Dorsey, Crime Stoppers Coordinator for Sangamon and Menard Counties.

2019 was a great year for Crime Stoppers thanks to our tipsters and the public attending our fundraisers.  968 tips were received, which led to 108 case closures and 57 arrests. Crime Stoppers assisted in the recovery of $209,570 dollars worth of stolen property and drugs. Over $22,000 dollars in rewards were approved and $16,950 dollars were actually claimed. Our next fundraiser is on Saturday, February 1st at the BOS center, our 11^th annual trivia night. Please go to Cashfortips.US to register. If you have any information about crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on your mobile device. All 3 ways are anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.