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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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shots fired incident that took place in the 600 block of Eastman Ave. on Thursday, December 26^th at 11:36pm.  Witnesses reported seeing a white vehicle, possibly an early 2000’s Chevy Malibu leaving the area at a high rate of speed, north bound on 7^th St. from Eastman, after 3-5 shots were fired.  A shell casing was located in the roadway but no vehicles or homes were found to have been struck.  If you have any information about this shots fired incident, 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.