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Homicide

  • 27 November 2024
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This week Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in assisting the Illinois State Police with a homicide investigation. On September 9th, 2024, the Illinois State Police responded to a call in Normal, Illinois, where a body was discovered. The following day, the victim was identified as 34-year-old Dion Macklin from Springfield.  If you know or may have heard anything about his death, investigators need to know. 

Photos or additional information related to this case will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us if it becomes available. 

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 $5000.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name

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Burglary

  • 2 October 2024
Burglary

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify individual(s) reference a burglary. On September 25th around 3 am officers responded to an alarm at Farm & Home, 2408 N Dirksen Parkway.  Officers observed someone had forced entry to a section of the building. It was discovered that two male subjects broke into the building and stole two zero turn lawn mowers.  One was a Cub Cadet ZT150 and the other was a Kawasaki 160 Pro both valued over $14,000.  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.

Vehicle Burglaries

  • 4 September 2024
Vehicle Burglaries

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in reference to multiple burglaries to motor vehicles in Springfield and Sangamon County.  On August 18th deputies responded to Little Saigon (1531 Wabash Ave) in reference to vehicles being broken into.  Security cameras captured a black male with a buzz cut wearing a black vest, navy basketball shorts and white Nike Shoes breaking into vehicles.  The suspect was also seen driving a silver Chrysler 300.  This same subject and vehicle has also been seen at several other reported vehicle break-ins.  Photos of the suspect and the vehicle can be found on this website, cashfortips.us.   If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect 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.

Burglary and Theft

  • 31 July 2024
Burglary and Theft

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a burglary and theft.  In the early morning hours of July 8th two male suspects broke into Lucy’s Place, 1822 Stevenson Dr. Once inside the suspects attempted to cut the power and broke into several gaming machines as well as an ATM machine.   The suspects stole over $13,000.00 in cash and caused over $3,000.00 worth of damage.  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.

Thank You

  • 29 May 2024
Thank You

This week we would like to highlight how Crime Stoppers in partnership with the community and law enforcement are making a difference. In just the first quarter of this year Crime Stoppers has taken in over 200 tips.  These tips led to over $78,000 in recovered guns, cash, property and drugs being taken off the streets. Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit organization that relies on donations and fundraising in order to pay out rewards for information to help solve crimes.  Currently, Crime Stoppers is having a Queen of Hearts drawing every Sunday night at 7pm at Weebles located at 4136 N Peoria Rd.   Additionally, our annual golf outing is fast approaching at Piper Glen Golf Course.  Deadline to register is June 21st.  Additional information and event details regarding these events is available on this website, cashfortips.us.

We are extremely grateful for everyone who has supported our organization since it started in 1983 and we look forward to seeing you at these and other events. 

Unlawful Credit Card Use

  • 17 April 2024
Unlawful Credit Card Use

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual reference stolen credit cards. On April 2nd Officers were called to Mid-Town Auto Mart (901 E Cook) in reference to stolen credit cards being used.  The suspect, who appears to be a black male with facial hair, wearing a black Nike jacket was gone when officers arrived. Several different cards were used or were attempted to be used in this incident.  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.

Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft and Criminal Damage

  • 10 April 2024
Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft and Criminal Damage

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference an attempted motor vehicle theft and criminal damage that occurred in the 900 block of S 4th St during the night time hours between March 29th and 30th. A vehicle window had been broken and the steering column had been removed causing over $1,000 in damage. Video footage shows two different suspects. 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.

Theft

  • 3 April 2024
Theft

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a Theft.  On March 16th 2024, around 6 pm officers were called to Brandy’s located at 732 North Grand Ave East in reference to a patron who had left her purse behind and when she returned, it was gone.   Video from the business shows a white female with dark colored hair take the purse.  The purse contained cash along with debit and credit cards.  One of the cards was tried at another business in town the following day.  The female suspect was there with a white male who may also be involved.   Images of the two can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individuals, 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.

Shooting

  • 27 March 2024
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a shooting that happened on January 14th at the intersection of Peoria Rd. and Veterans Pky.  Around 9pm officers responded to Memorial Hospital in reference to two individuals who stated they had been shot while in their car that was stopped at the intersection.  If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual’s involved, 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

  • 21 February 2024
Criminal Damage

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in identifying a suspect reference to criminal damage that happened on February 1st, 2024, around 9pm at Dynasty Asian 105 E South Grand.  The suspect appears to be a male wearing a gray jacket was playing the slot machine and punched the screen prior to leaving.  The damage to the machine was approximately $500.00.  Images of the individuals can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individuals, 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.

Attempted Burglary and Burglary

  • 14 February 2024
Attempted Burglary and Burglary

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a burglary and an attempted burglary that occurred in the 2000 block of E. Brown Street sometime in late January. Video captured pictures of two suspects from one of the incidents that need identified.  The first suspect appears to be a male wearing a black leather jacket, and the second appears to also be a male wearing a brown Carhartt style jacket.  It is unclear at this time if these cases are related.  Images of the individuals can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individuals, 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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