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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Felony Theft that occurred on Thursday, August 5^th between 7-10am at 11^th St. and South Grand Ave.  In this incident, 2 Cannon Cameras, a red battery pack, camera shoulder mount movie kit and a red Schwinn bicycle were stolen from the victims van.  Both cameras contain photos of the multiple murals that have been painted in the downtown Springfield area in recent years.  Help us get these valuable items and the sentimental photos back to their owner!  If you have any information about this theft incident or any other 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.  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 with a homicide investigation.  On April 29^th, 2019, 44 year old, Joseph “Joe” Sommer was found deceased inside his residence located at 1619 N. 7^th Street.  Sommer’s death is being investigated as a homicide.  Investigators believe there are people in the community who have information about this case. If you have any information about this homicide case or any other 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.  If your tip results in an arrest you could 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 to assist the Southern View Police Department with a Deceptive Practices case from Saturday, June 12^th at 8:07pm at Walgreens, 2945 S. 6^th St.  In this incident, five suspects entered the store and conducted a gift card reload scam with a total theft close to $6,000.00.  The suspects were a heavy set black female in a white shirt with pony tail, black female in orange shirt and shorts with red hair, black male in dark t-shirt, bald with sunglasses, black male with a black dew rag and white t-shirt and a black male in a white t-shirt and long black shorts.  Photos of the suspects can be seen on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you can identify any of the suspects, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app.  We pay cash if an arrest is made and remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers wants to let you know about our next fundraiser! Join us for our 6th Annual Rhythm & Brews event on Monday, July 19^th at the Hand of Fate Brewing Company in downtown Petersburg.  Doors open for food and drink at 5:00pm with music by the Whirled Peas beginning at 6:00pm. Tickets are $20 per person and includes a complimentary brew, food and a souvenir koozie. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.  Craft beer aficionados will enjoy award winning brews, savory eats and live music by the Whirled Peas!  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.  We pay cash if an arrest is made and remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an incident that took place at approximately 5:30am on Wednesday, June 16^th near the Northfield Inn and Conference Center in Springfield.  In this case a male suspect approached and attacked an adult female victim.  The victim was able to fight off the suspect who then fled on foot.  The Springfield Police Department is attempting to identify the male suspect in this case and a photo of him can be seen on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you can identify this suspect, 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.