If you see a crime in progress or need to report an emergency, please call 911

Submit a Tip Online:

• Go to this site
• Enter your details and click "Submit Tip"

*To check on a submission go here and enter your unique submission number

Submit a Tip by Phone:

• Call Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427 (1-800-397-2288)

Submit a Tip by Text:

Instructions on how to send an anonymous text tip:

• Select text "Messaging" or "SMS" (short messaging service) on your phone’s main menu.
• Create (compose) a new message, beginning with the keyword TIP672 (not case sensitive) in the body of the message.
• Send the message to the short code of 274637 (Crimes)
• Your initial submission will trigger an auto response from the secure transaction server.
• You will receive brief notes and a unique code number to that response.
• Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data Rates May Apply.
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