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Crime
Stoppers Crime of the
Week - April 3rd, 2008
 Hi,
I'm Officer Paula Morrow, Crime Stoppers' Coordinator
for Sangamon and Menard Counties.
This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information on
eleven cases of Criminal Damage and/or Thefts from coin
operated machines. The thefts occurred between February
26th and March 21st, primarily in the evening to early
morning hours. The suspect or suspects made entry to
the machines by prying or punching out the bill validator.
The suspects are not targeting one specific area of
the city, but are striking at locations throughout the
entire city. The Springfield Police Department is investigating
the possibility that these crimes are linked to a rash
of criminal damage and theft to coin operated machinery
that occurred between November 2007 and January 2008.
Over 40 machines were damaged during this time frame.
If you notice any suspicious activity around a vending
machines, you can remain completely anonymous by calling
Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427 [1-800-397-2288], submitting
a tip via the internet or use
a cell phone to send a tip. You could get a cash
reward of up to $1000.
Remember Crime Stoppers wants your information, not
your name.
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