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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office reference a burglary that occurred between June 29^th and 30^th at Ambers Place located at 2900 S Lowell. The unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the business through a door. Once inside, multiple items were stolen including alcohol and cash from the gaming machines, ATM and jukebox with the losses totaling over $2400. While committing the thefts, criminal damages to the business and machines totaling over $1500 also occurred. Photos of the suspect(s) are not available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, cashfortips.us, 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 wants to make you aware of our next event. Come join us at the Levitt Amp Springfield Music Series taking place on the Y-block on July 6^th with music starting at 6:30 from Chris Camp & His Blues Ambassadors followed by James Armstrong to close the evening. Crime Stoppers will have a stand set up and we would love for you to stop by and say hello! We will have a variety of handouts including pocket size insect spray repellent and collapsible Frisbees and coloring books for the kids. We look forward to seeing everyone and talking with you about Crime Stoppers. If you have any information regarding any crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, cashfortips.us or use the P3 mobile 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 reference a residential burglary that occurred in the 2000 block of E Brown St. in Springfield, IL on May 7^th around 4:25 p.m. The suspects, who were thought to be juvenile males, made entry into the residence through a window. Once inside, the suspects took 4 firearms, a laptop, multiple watches and as assortment of ammunition of various calibers. In total, the items stolen were valued at over $7,000. If photos become available, they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this case 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 reference an armed robbery that occurred at the Red Roof Inn located at 3200 Singer Ave. on June 5^th around 9:30 p.m. A subject, who was thought to be shorter in stature wearing what appeared to be a white mask, dark color pants and a gray sweatshirt that appeared to have the logo and lettering of Brigham Young University, entered the hotel lobby. The suspect then held multiple subjects at gun point and proceeded to take approximately $1500 in cash before leaving northbound on foot. Photos of the suspect are posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you 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 to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a case involving identity theft and fraud. The suspect, who appeared to be a male, thin build and had dark thinning hair, used the identity of another person to obtain a Scheels’ credit card. After obtaining the credit card, the suspect proceeded to make multiple purchases at various locations in the area totaling over $13,000. The suspect also rented a vehicle, which was not returned but later recovered and was denied financing on a tractor worth over $5000. A photo of the suspect can be viewed on this website, cashfortips.us. If you 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.