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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about two thefts that have taken place at the railroad underpass construction site at 9^th and Laurel in Springfield.  Between 4pm on March 12^th and 8am on March 16^th a 2 inch, gas powered water pump and water meter were stolen from a construction trailer.  Between 4pm on April 16^th and 8am on April 19^th a yellow ground compactor machine, which had been chained to a tractor, was stolen.  Example photos of both items can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about these thefts, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could 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 shooting incident which took place at 2:22 am on Friday, March 26^th in the area of Lexington Dr. and Concord Dr. in Springfield.  Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired and seeing a gray SUV and small dark vehicle whose occupants were firing shots at each other.  Moments later witnesses report seeing the vehicles shooting at each other in the area of Westchester Blvd. and Gaines Mill Rd.  The gray SUV was last seen west bound on Westchester Blvd. and the small dark vehicle left north bound on Gaines Mill Rd.  One apartment in the area of Lexington and Concord was struck by gunfire and shell casings were located in the intersection.  If you have information about this incident, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers would like to remind you of some basic summer safety tips for your home.  Leave porch lights on at night and use timers.  Secure all windows, doors and garage doors.  Lock car doors even if inside a garage and remove any valuables.  If leaving town call your local police department to have vacation checks done.  Don’t let mail stack up, you can call the post office for a hold.  If you have an alarm system make sure it’s in good working order and use it.  If you have information about crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  All 3 ways are completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could 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 shooting incident that took place on Thursday, March 25^th at 7:20pm at 2900 Taylor Ave. in Springfield.  Three unknown suspects exited a black Chrysler 300 parked in the lot and began firing shots.  Several vehicles and buildings were struck by bullets but no persons were injured.  Photos of the suspect vehicle can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this shooting incident, or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  All 3 ways are completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

In an ongoing effort to help stop the gun violence in our communities, Crime Stoppers pledges a minimum reward of $500 for anonymous information that leads to the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a handgun and a minimum of $1000 for the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a rifle or weapon that fires rifle ammunition.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department with the theft of an enclosed trailer.  Between 7pm on Thursday, April 8^th and 8am on Friday, April 9^th, an all-black, 29 foot long V-nose, NEO brand enclosed trailer with chrome wheels and Iowa registration was stolen from 751 North Oak Road in Rochester, IL.  The suspect is believed to have left north bound on Oak Road after the theft. If you have information about this theft, or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  All 3 ways are completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

In an ongoing effort to help stop the gun violence in our communities, Crime Stoppers pledges a minimum reward of $500 for anonymous information that leads to the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a handgun and a minimum of $1000 for the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a rifle or weapon that fires rifle ammunition.