Twenty Nine Year Old Male Fatally Shot in Springfield

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in identifying suspects reference to multiple thefts and criminal damages.  Over the past couple of weeks, at 3 different businesses in Springfield, an unknown person or person(s) have been breaking into propane cages and stealing propane tanks.  On one occasion surveillance video captured an individual on a red dirt bike with the number 5 or 6 rider sign on the handlebars.  That individual broke the lock to the cage and then shortly after a black SUV pulled up and picked up the tanks that were hidden on the property.  The total dollar amount in these thefts is in the thousands.  Images of the individual and bike can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, 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 in identifying a suspect reference to a burglary, theft and criminal damage that happened on December 24th, 2024, and then again on December 25^th,2024,  at E.L. Pruitt, 3050 Reilly Drive in Springfield.  On both occasions officers were called to the business for a burglary in progress.  When officers arrived the suspect was gone both times.  Stolen was over $4,000.00 worth of tools and copper piping.  Additionally, several thousand dollars in damage was also done to the property.  Video shows the suspect leaving on a bike with a trailer attached.  Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on thiswebsite, 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 would like to announce an exciting night of fun and community support! Crime Stoppers is thrilled to announce that our annual Trivia Night — the largest in central Illinois — is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for February 1st and join us at the BOS Center in downtown Springfield. Doors open at 5 PM, and the trivia action starts at 6:30 PM.

   For just $15 per person (with a 10-person table limit), you'll be part of an unforgettable evening, and all the money raised will help fund our ongoing mission to make the community safer. This year alone, we've received over 800 tips, leading to the recovery of over $200,000 in stolen property, cash, and drugs. With your support, we can keep this momentum going into 2025 and beyond! Register  here and secure your spot!

.  If you have any information about any crime 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 of $2,500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking the communities’ assistance in locating Jeremy Register, who was reported missing in Springfield. The Springfield Police Department was notified by his family in October that they had not seen or heard from him since May. His sudden disappearance has raised concerns, as it’s out of character for him to go without contact.  Jeremy is 36 years old, white male, approximately 5’10’’, 180 pounds with brown hair and eyes.  In hopes that someone will recognize him, a photo of Jeremy is posted on this website, cashfortips.us If you have any information about Jeremy’s disappearance, where he might be, or the last time he was seen call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a burglary and criminal damage report. On November 13^th and 17^th ,in the early morning hours, police responded to White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash , in reference to several thousand dollars’ worth of damage being done to the inside of the building. Once inside, the suspects, who appear to be teenagers, damaged windows, fixtures, water pipes, and discharged fire extinguishers throughout the building. If photos become available they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or 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 in reference to a robbery.  On November 7^th around 11pm a male and female suspect entered Burger King, 3200 Northfield Dr in Springfield after the store was closed and employees were closing.  Once inside the two suspects demanded money from the employees and then fled on foot.  Both suspects had their faces covered at the time of the incident, however the female suspect had a very distinctive sweatshirt on.  Photos of the suspects can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or 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 asking for the public’s help in assisting the Illinois State Police with a homicide investigation. On September 9th, 2024, the Illinois State Police responded to a call in Normal, Illinois, where a body was discovered. The following day, the victim was identified as 34-year-old Dion Macklin from Springfield.  If you know or may have heard anything about his death, investigators need to know. 

Photos or additional information related to this case will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us if it becomes available. 

If you can identify a suspect, suspects or any vehicle involved, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, 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 $5000.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name

The holidays are here, and unfortunately, so is an increase in property crimes. Crime Stoppers wants to help you protect your gifts, your home, and your peace of mind with some quick tips.  If you are ordering gifts online, be sure to track your packages, have it shipped to an alternate address or utilize a package lockbox.  While you are out shopping keep valuables out of sight and secure them in the trunk of your car.  When you arrive home make sure to remove all valuable items from your vehicle and secure them inside your home.  If you are traveling for the holidays, contact your local police department to ask about a vacation check on your home.  While you are away don’t let mail pile up, place a hold on your mail until you return.  Crime Stoppers hopes you have safe and enjoyable holiday season. If you have any information regarding any crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify a suspect in reference to a burglary and theft that occurred on two different occasion’s on October 22^nd and November 4^th at Abelardos Mexican Restaurant located at 1610 W Jefferson, in Springfield.  Both times a male suspect is seen arriving in a white sedan in the early morning hours.  The male suspect, using bolt cutters, breaks into a detached freezer stealing over a thousand dollars’ worth of meat.  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 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.