This week, Crime Stoppers wants to help you protect yourself from scammers. Every day, scammers are working to steal your money, your identity, and your personal information which are getting more sophisticated and harder to detect.

Scammers often create a strong sense of urgency. They may tell you a loved one is in danger, claim you owe money to the government, or promise prizes, that sound too good to be true. Law enforcement is now warning about scams using fake texts, emails, and even AI-generated images or videos designed to make their stories look real and believable.

For more helpful information and tips about scams visit our website cashfortips.us.  Remember if you have any information about any crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8324.  If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2,500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week, Crime Stoppers is highlighting its upcoming fundraising events.

Crime Stoppers’ Queen of Hearts is back!  Join us every Monday night at 7 PM for the drawing at Weebles Bar and Grill.  Can’t make it out there? No problem — you can grab your tickets at Jamie’s Rt. 66, Northern Lights, Franny’s, and Little Corner Bar. And mark those calendars — Saturday, January 31st, 2026 — it’s our 15th Annual Crime Stoppers Trivia Night at the BOS Center!
Last year, more than 1,200 people came out for a night of fun, friendly competition, and community support — and this year’s event promises to be even bigger!  Keep checking this website, cashfortips.us, for details on sponsorships and registration which is coming soon.

As always, if you have information regarding any crime contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or the P3 app.   Remember Crimestoppers only wants your information and not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify four individuals in reference to a theft and unlawful use of credit cards.  On October 16th, 2025, officers received reports of four black males,  in their 20s, attempting to defraud people in front of several west-side businesses.   The suspects, posing as employees of the Boys and Girls Club, were claiming they were collecting donations to help pay for funeral expenses and got away with over $10,000.  Images of the individuals 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office reference a triple homicide that occurred in the 3000 block of Hoover in Springfield. Around 2:30 p.m. on October 9th, 2025, Deputies responded to the area for a report of shots fired. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered 3 victims that were deceased, one of which was a 9-year-old child. Crime Stoppers needs your help to hold those accountable for this senseless act of violence. If information becomes available, it will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify a suspect, suspects or have any other information, 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 $5,000.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a shooting.  On August 8^th around 1:30 am deputies were called to the 1400 block of Chalmers St in Springfield, in reference to a report of shots fired.   Upon their arrival deputies discovered a male victim with two gunshot wounds.  Video shows a vehicle, a four door sedan, fleeing from Chalmers after the shooting traveling north on 14h St.  Images of the vehicle can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect(s), 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a theft and criminal damage case that occurred at Lake Springfield Marina, 17 Waters Edge, in Springfield. On August 9^th and August 10th officers were called for a theft report where suspects stole gas tanks from rental boats.   On August 10th around 10 pm a white SUV was seen parked at the far end of the lot.  Two suspects, one wearing a red shirt with dark colored pants and the other wearing a white shirt and light colored pants, exited the SUV and went to the rental boats.  A short time later the SUV pulls down to the docks and the gas tanks are loaded into the SUV before leaving.  Images of the vehicle 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

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a homicide that occurred near the area of 14^th and Cornell in Springfield around 5:50 p.m. on August 18th, 2025. Officers responded to the area for a report of shots fired. During the incident, Officers found 3 victims with gunshot wounds, one of which was tragically killed.  Crime Stoppers needs your help 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 our 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to a burglary that occurred in the 2800 block of S. 6^th Street, in Springfield.  On August 7th, 2025, officers were called to the building in reference a garage door being forced open.  Once inside it was discovered that several power tools were stolen totaling over $1,000.00.  The suspect was wearing a long sleeve jacket with stripes and a back pack.  Photos 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify two individuals in reference to a felony retail theft that occurred at Family Dollar, 1935 W Monroe, in Springfield.  On July 25^th, 2025, around 8:30 pm two black males, approximately 20 years old, entered the store and purchased two gift cards.  After the transaction was completed with both suspects using the same card to pay, it was discovered the card they used was fraudulent.   One of the black males had long dreads wearing a white T-Shirt and the other was wearing a black shirt and orange shorts.  Both males fled the store heading south.  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

This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Illinois State Police in the ongoing investigation into the homicide of Teresa Coleman. Coleman was tragically murdered last year, and her body was discovered on the southbound ramp of I-55 at Stevenson Drive in Springfield.  While a suspect has recently been arrested in connection with the case, there may be additional individuals with knowledge or involvement in this crime.  Crime Stoppers is urging anyone who hasn’t already come forward that may have seen or heard anything to come forward.  Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward up to $5,000 for any information that leads to additional arrests.  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. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to a theft and unlawful use of credit cards.  On June 28th, 2025, the victim reported losing a debit card and the card being used around Springfield.  The suspect, who appear to be a black male several purchases in town totaling over $1,000.00.  Images of the individual 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.