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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 assist the Springfield Police Department in identifying a suspect who exposed himself to staff at the Northfield Center, 3280 Northfield Drive, on February 18^th, 2024, around 9pm.  The suspect came in and was asked to leave.  He returned a short time later exposing himself to staff before police were called.  Employees described the suspect as a white male with red hair and beard wearing a white jacket with black designs.  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.