Crime of the Week

Armed Robbery

posted on July 30, 2014 08:47 Submit an online tip or call 217-788-8427

This week Crime Stoppers needs tips about an armed robbery at Felbers Tavern, 2203 S 15^th on June 28^th around 10p. The suspect, a skinny black male, about 6’2 with dark complexion, wearing dark skinny jeans, dark long sleeve top with white t-shirt underneath and a white t-shirt with eye holes over his face went into the business carrying a firearm and demanded money. The suspect fled but fired at a witness that followed. There were no injuries. If you have any tips about this armed robbery, please anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or use this website, cashfortips.us, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send to CRIMES. If your anonymous tip leads to an arrest a cash reward up to $1000 dollars will be paid. Remember, Crime Stoppers never wants to know who you are, but we do want your tips about crime.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Armed Robbery

This week Crime Stoppers needs tips about an armed robbery at Felbers Tavern, 2203 S 15th on June 28th around 10p. The suspect, a skinny black male, about 6’2 with dark complexion, wearing dark skinny jeans, dark long sleeve top with white t-shirt underneath and a white t-shirt with eye holes over his face went into the business carrying a firearm and demanded money. The suspect fled but fir...

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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