This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to a theft. 

On September 17th, 2026, around 3:30 am a white male was seen on video climbing a ladder onto the roof of PITA or Bowl, 848 E South Grand, Springfield. Once on the roof the suspect began messing with the air conditioning units.   A short time later the suspect dropped a large item off the roof. Damage to the units is believed to be over $10,000.00

Images of the individual can be found on this website at cashfortips.us.  Anyone with 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 of up to $2,500.

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

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in identifying a suspect reference to a theft.  On May 7th, 2024, around 8:30 pm the victim arrived at Lucky Lady Laundry, 1056 E Stanford, and parked near the front door of the business.  The victim began making several trips taking laundry into the business.   While inside, the suspect approaches the victim’s vehicle, opens a door and takes a Michael Kors purse from inside the vehicle.  Inside the purse was a Michael Kors wallet, bank cards and an I-Phone all totaling more than $1300.00.   The suspect was described as a black male wearing a hooded black sweat shirt and black jogger style sweat pants.  Images of the suspect can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, 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 in reference to a shooting that occurred at The Cove, 1616 N Dirksen Parkway.  On Monday May 6^th around 1:20 am a black four door vehicle pulled into the east lot of the bar.  Two white males exited the vehicle and were denied entry to the bar.  The white males got back into the vehicle and left.  Once on Keys Ave. at least one occupant exits the vehicle and fires multiple rounds in the direction of the bar striking a bouncer, a parked vehicle and the building.  Images of the suspects and the vehicle 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a retail theft.  On March 30th, 2024, officers were dispatched to Discount Tobacco, 1169 N 2^nd St, in reference to a retail theft. The suspect, who was a black male wearing black sweatpants and an olive colored hooded shirt entered the store and asked an employee to see an item for sale.  When the employee turned around, he jumped over the counter grabbing cartons of cigarettes and fled the area. Images of him can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, 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 would like to make you aware the Springfield Police Department has noticed an increase in Facebook Market Place scams.  To avoid being a victim, research the seller’s profile and be wary of fake accounts with few pictures, friends and posts.  Look to see if they have recently joined Facebook or if they have been on the platform for a while.  While conducting online transactions, consider using a designated E-Commerce Exchange Zone like the lobby of the Springfield Police Department, for safety.

 If you have any information about a crime call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app.  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 seeking information to assist the Illinois State Police in reference to homicide investigation.  On March 13^th, 2024, around 1200 pm police were called to the southbound on ramp to I-55 at Stevenson Drive in reference to a body being found.  Investigators were able to identify the body as Teresa Coleman from Springfield who had been reported missing on March 4th.  Her death is being ruled as a homicide.  Anyone with information regarding Teresa’s death that leads to an arrest will receive a cash reward up to $5000.  An image of her 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. 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 follow up to a Burglary to Vehicle.  On January 13^th, 2024, officers were investigating a vehicle break in, in the 3100 block of Twin Lakes Drive.   Taken from inside the vehicle were debit and credit cards.  Since the break-in, the cards have been used at different businesses by what appears to be a white female that was wearing a gray Nike hat each time.  She was seen leaving one business in what looks like an older model silver truck.   Images of her and the vehicle can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, 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 Criminal Damage and Battery Case.  On January 30^th, 2024, around 2:40 pm a female entered Dollar General at 930 W Jefferson and was denied a purchase because she didn’t have an ID.   The female suspect started a verbal disturbance with employees and refused to leave.  After several minutes of arguing the female picked up an employee’s phone and left with it.  One employee tried to stop her but she pushed past her causing an injury to the employee.  Once outside the suspect threw the employees phone down, breaking it, causing $1,100.00 worth of damage.  Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, 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 help the Springfield Police Department to identify two individuals in reference to a theft. 

On August 15th, 2026, a theft was reported at the Sangamo Club, 227 E Adams, Springfield.  Around 3 am two suspects were seen on video outside of the Sangamo Club removing a sign that was mounted to the building. One appeared to be a male, and the other appeared to be a female. Crime Stoppers needs your help to identify these suspects.

Images of the individuals can be found on this website at cashfortips.us.  Anyone with information regarding this incident, or can identify the suspects, call Crime Stoppersanonymously 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 of up to $2,500.

September 1st through the 7th is National Crime Prevention Week, and it’s a good reminder that keeping our communities safe isn’t just the responsibility of law enforcement. We all have a role to play.

Crime prevention starts with some simple things we can all do. Lock your doors, windows, and vehicles. Keep outdoor areas well-lit, and don’t leave valuables where they can easily be seen.

But keeping our community safe goes beyond our own front doors. Get to know your neighbors, stay involved in what’s happening around you, and talk with your kids about making safe choices. And when something doesn’t look right, don't ignore it - report it.

Most importantly, look out for one another. Pay attention. Speak up. And don’t assume someone else will make the call.

Safer communities don’t happen by accident. They happen when all of us work together.  

Together, we can help keep our communities safe.

This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to criminal damage. 

On July 30th, 2026, around 5:30 pm, a white male was seen in the 700 block of West Miller in Springfield loitering around the area.  Video shows the white male walk over to a utility pole and began tampering with wires at the base.  The suspect then cuts an internet service line and before fleeing the area.  

Images of the suspect can be found on this website at cashfortips.us.  Anyone with 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 of up to $2,500.

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