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Crime of the Week
Feb 2nd, 2012

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a robbery which occurred at CVS , 1879 Sangamon Ave on Jan 13th. A W/F in her mid 20s, wearing a blk puffy coat with a grey hooded jacket under it, hood pulled up tight, grey sweat pants, handed the cashier a note and said open the drawer and give me the money. The W/F appeared 5’5”, 130lbs, blonde hair and a scar by her nose, wearing white tennis shoes. The W/F removed the money and fled S/B towards Pizza Hut on foot.

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  • Calling Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427 [1-800-397-2288]
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  • Use a cell phone to send a tip

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