With the days getting shorter and darkness being a thief’s best friend, Crime Stoppers wants to remind you that a few simple habits can help prevent vehicle burglaries and thefts.

Every time you park—whether you’re at home, at work, or just running into a store—remember three things:

Lock it. Take it. Hide it.

Lock your vehicle, even if you’ll only be gone for a minute.

Take your keys, wallet, purse, and other valuables with you.

And hide anything you must leave behind before you arrive at your destination.

At home, keep your vehicle locked and your keys or key fob inside your house.

If you have any information about any crime report it.  Crime Stoppers will always keep you anonymous and 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 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...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -Springfield police are still hoping for a break in the unsolved murder of a 23-year-old man.

Sterling Raye Washington was shot in a home invasion on January 25th, 2018, inside a home in the 1900 Block of East Edwards St.