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Crime Stoppers Reminder To Lock Your Vehicle!

Crime Stoppers Reminder To Lock Your Vehicle!

  • 28 October 2020
Crime Stoppers Reminder To Lock Your Vehicle!

Recently the Springfield Police Department has noted an increase in burglaries to unlocked vehicles resulting in firearms and other valuable items stolen.  Crime Stoppers would like to remind everyone to make sure you lock your vehicle while away from it!  Do not leave your key fob inside the vehicle and take any valuable items with you or lock them in the trunk out of sight.  With the holiday shopping season approaching, burglars will be targeting store parking lots, taking the above steps can keep your purchases safe while going from store to store.  If you have information about any crime call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427 or submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US.  Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards up to 2500 dollars for tips resulting in an arrest and remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name!

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Stolen Credit Cards

  • 18 September 2024
Stolen Credit Cards

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Rochester Police Department to identify an individual reference stolen credit cards.  On August 22nd and then again on September 5th several vehicles were broken into at Rochester Community Park where purses and wallets were taken.  Then in the early evening on Sept. 5th , a white male wearing black sweat pants and a t-shirt attempted to use two of the stolen credit cards at Best Buy (3193 S Veterans Parkway).  Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or 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.

Criminal Damage

  • 11 September 2024
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a Criminal Damage investigation.  Between August 30th and 31st in the overnight hours, an unknown person(s) cut down over 50 trees in a boulevard along the 1700 block of East Lake Shore Dr.  The trees, which were around 6 years old and of various types, sustained damage amounting to over $10,000.00.   Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving this case. If photos become available, they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify a suspect, suspects or any vehicle involved, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, 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.

Fentanyl Campaign

  • 28 August 2024
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This week Crime Stoppers is unveiling a new initiative aimed at tackling the fentanyl crisis, offering a minimum reward of $1,500.00 for information that leads to an arrest of anyone dealing fentanyl.  According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, synthetic opioid-related deaths, primarily driven by fentanyl, have increased exponentially by over 3,000% since 2013.  In 2022, opioid-related deaths surpassed car crash fatalities by a ratio of 2 to 1.  IN Sangamon County, fentanyl was responsible for over 62% of overdose deaths in 2023.  Through collaborative efforts, we are working to eliminate this dangerous drug from our streets and create safer communities.  If you have any information regarding fentanyl or any other crime 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.

Deceptive Practices

  • 21 August 2024
Deceptive Practices

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a Deceptive Practices and Forgery case.  On June 27th a white male approximately 30-40 years old entered The Gold Center (3001 W White Oaks Dr) with a cashier’s check in the amount of $45,000.00.  The suspect used the check to purchase several gold pieces.  At the time of transaction, the check was confirmed to be authentic.  Two days later it was discovered the check was fraudulent.  Photos of the suspect and the vehicle he was driving can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or may have seen the truck, 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.

Mob Action

  • 14 August 2024
Mob Action

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to an aggravated battery.  On June 29th around 2:30 am officers were called to the area of 5th and Cedar for a large fight. The victim told officers she was giving a ride to two individuals for ridesharing.  When the she approached the intersection there were several people in the roadway not moving.  After the driver honked to get them to move, several white males and a female started kicking and hitting the vehicle causing over $1,000.00 in damage.  When the driver got out to confront the subjects they began punching her in the face.  Two males were wearing jeans with no shirts and the female was wearing a red spaghetti strap shirt.  Photos of the suspects can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident 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

Theft of Guns

  • 7 August 2024
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a burglary.  On July 27th officers were called to Mansa Mini Storage, 2171 S 9th St. in reference to a burglary to a storage unit.  During the burglary 35 firearms were taken including AK-47’s, handguns, shotguns and approximately 10,000 rounds of ammunition. Two days later when detectives were conducting follow up in the area, a suspicious white male in his late 20’s, early 30’s, with shaggy brown hair fled on foot upon seeing police.  In the area where the subject was observed, detectives located several boxes of the stolen ammunition.  If photos become available, they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify a suspect, suspects or any vehicle involved, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, 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.

 

 

Vehicle Theft

  • 24 July 2024
Vehicle Theft

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sherman Police Department in reference to a vehicle theft.  On July 1st a Red 2014 Ford F550 (License Plate M197084) with a Knapheide flatbed was stolen from the Village of Sherman public works facility.  In addition to the truck, an attached 20 ft Doolittle trailer carrying a Toro Z Master and Exmark Lazer Zero Turn lawn mowers were taken. Photos of the truck can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or may have seen the truck, 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

Unlawful Credit Card Use

  • 17 July 2024
Unlawful Credit Card Use

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify two individuals reference stolen credit cards. On May 4th the victim reported that his wallet which contained various debit cards and cash had been lost while fishing near Bridgeview Beach House at Lake Springfield.  Four days later on May 8th a white male and female used his stolen LINK card at Save A Lot, 2520 E Clear Lake, to make purchases.  Another unauthorized use of a debit card was attempted in Decatur as well.  Images of the individuals can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or 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.

Burglary

  • 10 July 2024
Burglary

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a burglary and theft that occurred on June 5th around 1am at Lanphier High School located at 1300 N 11th.   School security cameras captured a white male with short dark hair wearing a red jacket approaching the school around 1am and leaving approximately 45 minutes later.  Once inside the suspect rummaged through multiple rooms going through desks and cabinets before taking a 65in flat screen TV.   Photos of the suspect can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or 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.

Burglary and Criminal Damage

  • 26 June 2024
Burglary and Criminal Damage

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a burglary and theft that occurred at the Roofers Union located at 301 E Spruce on June 3rd around 1:30 am.   Video captured two white males stealing parts to an air conditioning unit on the roof.  Damage to the unit is estimated to be in excess of $10,000.00.   One of the males had a dark colored goatee and possibly a tattoo on the back of his neck.  He was seen leaving the area on a dark colored bicycle pulling a trailer with bright pink wheels.  The second subject is bald and has light colored facial hair.  He was seen on a red and white bicycle.  Photos of the suspects can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspects, 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.

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