Burglary to Motor Vehicle

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office reference two felony criminal damage cases in Springfield. The first incident occurred on March 10^th 2023 in the 3700 block of Camp Butler RD. The second incident occurred between March 14^th and 15^th at the CWLP sub station located at 3600 Ridgley RD. In both incidents, a large amount of fiber optic wire was damaged causing approximately $55,000 in damage collectively between both incidents. Photos of the damage can be viewed on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify the suspect/suspects, 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 $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers wants to make you aware of two upcoming fundraisers. The north end masters will be taking place Saturday April 8^th from 12:00 p.m.-6:00p.m. The cost is $15 if you register early or $20 the day of. Crime Stoppers is also starting a queen of hearts drawing with the drawing being every Sunday at Weebles at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available for $1 each and you must be at least 21 to participate. Tickets will be available for purchase at multiple satellite locations. For more information on the bars participating in both of our upcoming fundraisers and for more information on how to participate, visit this website at cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding any crime call our anonymous tip line at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app. Information leading to an arrest is eligible for 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 felony theft that occurred during the early morning hours on March 5th, 2023 at the Animal Protective League located at 1001 Taintor road. During the theft multiple items were taken including a work platform and six 55 gallon barrels. Video shows a male subject in a single cab truck loading the work platform into the truck however it is unclear if he also stole the barrels. The items stolen were valued at $540. Photos of the suspect will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us., when they become available. If you can identify the suspect/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 reference a shots fired that occurred on February 15^th, 2023 around 7:00 p.m. at Esporta Fitness located at 2501 Wabash in Springfield, IL. Multiple shots were fired by the suspect during the incident, however no one was injured and no property was damaged. After the shots were fired, the suspect fled the area on foot. If photos of the suspect become available, they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify the suspect, a suspect vehicle, or anyone involved, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427. You can also 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 $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers wants to remind you to be aware of scams. There has been an increase in multiple different versions of scams including amazon scams, romance scams, and recently a variety of scams where the victim is asked to download an app called Anydesk. Never allow anyone to remotely access your computer unless you are sure they are legitimate technical support. Since January 1st, 2023, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and Springfield Police Department have taken multiple reports resulting in financial scams collectively totaling over $900,000. If you have any information regarding a scam or any 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 $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 locating two subjects who are suspected of being involved in several forgeries throughout the area totaling over $7,000. The two subjects are Karree L. Banks (26 year old male) and Marquell C. Scott (25 year old male). Banks and Scott are believed to have been traveling in a rental vehicle. The vehicle is a black Dodge Durango with Georgia registration “TEK3921”. Photos of the suspects and their vehicle can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you know the location of the suspects or their vehicle, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on our 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 Rochester Police Department reference a residential burglary and felony theft that occurred on Circle Dr. on February 2nd, 2022 between 12:30 p.m. and 3:16 p.m. During the burglary an array of items were stolen including firearms, firearm magazines, ammunition and jewelry. The items were valued at over $1000. The suspect/suspects are believed to have been traveling in a black 2011 Kia Sorento with California registration “6RZM430”. A photo of the suspect vehicle can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify the suspect/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 reference an aggravated battery and mob action that occurred at the Sacred Heart Griffin Gym located at 1601 W Washington on January 7^th, 2023 around 6:10 p.m. The victim was in the parking lot when they were approached by two male subjects with short hair wearing dark clothing and a female with shoulder length hair wearing dark clothing.   All three suspects proceeded to strike the victim with a closed fist multiple times in the head and face area before fleeing the area on foot. Photos of the suspects are not available at this time. If you can identify the suspects 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 $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is taking a moment to reflect on our efforts in 2022.  With support from all of you we took in 645 tips, solving 84 cases and assisting Law Enforcement in making 37 arrests.  Over $6,000.00 in cash, property and drugs were recovered, 2 guns were taken off the street and over $18,000 in tip rewards were approved for payout!  None of this would be possible without your help, so from all of us at Crime Stoppers, Thank You!  We would also like to thank all those who sponsored or participated in our events. Finally a big thank you to all of our local radio, news and media outlets for your support. If you have any information about 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 $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a burglary to motor vehicle, criminal damage and theft that occurred on November 7^th, 2022 around 4:00 am at Goodwill located at 2531 N Dirksen in Springfield, IL. The suspect arrived in a white SUV and proceeded to break windows on two Goodwill vehicles causing $1200 in damage. The suspect then proceeded to take an assortment of tools from both vehicles worth approximately $6,000 before fleeing the area southbound. Photos of the suspect and their vehicle can be viewed on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify the suspect or their vehicle 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.