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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Homicide

  • 18 March 2024
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Illinois State Police in reference to homicide investigation.  On March 13th, 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.

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Burglary

  • 18 October 2023
Burglary

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office reference a burglary to motor vehicle that occurred at Selvaggio Steel on October 16th around 3:40 a.m. The suspect vehicle, which appears to be a Mercury Grand Marquis entered off of Lincoln Avenue. Once on the property, the suspect, who appeared to be a tall slender male, proceeded to steal approximately $700 worth of cordless Milwaukee tools and batteries from a work truck. Photos of the suspect and their vehicle 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. 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.

Armed Robbery

  • 11 October 2023
Armed Robbery

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference an armed robbery that occurred at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on October 8th around 3:30 a.m. The male suspect, described as 5’8, muscular build, bearded and wearing a white sweatshirt, brown camo pants and a mask, inquired about a room but then pulled a firearm. The suspect tied up an employee, hit them with the firearm causing a laceration and went through an array of office space taking approximately $32. Photos will be posted on this website cashfortips.us when they become available. 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. 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.

7th Annual Shrimp Boil for Crime Stoppers at Weebles

  • 3 October 2023
7th Annual Shrimp Boil for Crime Stoppers at Weebles

This week Crime Stoppers wants to make you aware of our next event! Weebles will be hosting the 7th annual Shrimp Boil for Crime Stoppers on Sunday, October 22nd from 1pm-5pm. Shrimp Boil plates are $15 and there will be live music by the Silhouette Band. This will be our last fundraiser of the year and we hope to see you there! Since this is our last fundraiser of the year that means our annual trivia night is right around the corner! Check out this website, cashfortips.us and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates on our fundraisers as well as unsolved crimes that we need your help solving! If you have any information about any crime, 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.

Armed Robbery

  • 27 September 2023
Armed Robbery

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office reference an armed robbery that occurred just before 1 am on September 24th at Gigi’s Video Gaming located at 1405 Adlai Stevenson Dr. Two male suspects, one carrying a silver handgun and the other carrying an AR-15 entered the business and robbed the employee working. The suspects got away with approximately $200 and ran from the business down the alley between 14th and 15th streets. Photos of the suspects can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident, or can identify the 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.

Burglary to Motor Vehicle

  • 26 September 2023
Burglary to Motor Vehicle

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a burglary to motor vehicle that occurred at the Rutledge Youth Foundation on September 12th just before 11:00 a.m. The suspect, who appeared to be a male wearing a blue windbreaker, red Air Jordan hat and dark jeans, made entry into the victim’s vehicle and proceeded to steal an array of items. It is believed the suspect has been seen in the area before asking for cigarettes. Photos of the suspect can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any 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 up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Retail Theft

  • 19 September 2023
Retail Theft

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a retail theft that occurred at Macy’s on September 7th around 12:00 p.m. Two male suspects entered the store and began to ask to see an assortment of various jewelry. After both suspects looked at jewelry one of the subjects grabbed a 3 piece diamond ring set valued at $5,500 and ran away from the store. The other suspect fled the store as well. Photographs of the suspects can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. Both suspects were described as being around 6’0 one being thin, and the other of medium build. 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. 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.

Vehicle Theft and Burglary to Motor Vehicle

  • 12 September 2023
Vehicle Theft and Burglary to Motor Vehicle

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Rochester Police Department reference multiple vehicle thefts and vehicle burglaries that occurred between July 14th and 15th. One vehicle theft occurred in the apartment complex on Cardinal Hill Rd while the other vehicle theft and vehicle burglaries occurred in the Camelot subdivision. During the burglaries, an array of items were taken including a Glock 43x handgun. The stolen vehicles have been recovered however, the firearm has not and Crime Stoppers needs your help solving these crimes. There are no photos available at this time. If you have any information regarding this incident, 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.

Retail Theft

  • 6 September 2023
Retail Theft

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a retail theft that occurred on September 1st around 5:49 p.m. at Game Stop located at 2506 N Dirksen Parkway. The suspect, a male wearing a blue shirt, and brownish camouflage hat, entered the store. Once inside, the suspect took multiple items totaling almost $300. The suspect left in an unknown direction and was estimated to be 5’11, slim build and a thin mustache. Photos of the suspect 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. 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.

Upcoming Fundraisers

  • 30 August 2023
Upcoming Fundraisers

This week Crime Stoppers wants to make you aware of three upcoming fundraisers. Our first fundraiser will be taking place at The Office Bar and Grill on September 7th from 5-7pm for the first night of NFL football. Our second event will be the Rt. 66 Car show in downtown Springfield September 22-24 as we were selected as the charity of choice. The third fundraiser will be our 8th annual Rhythm & Brews on October 2nd at Hand of Fate Brewing Company in Petersburg. Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit organization and we rely on donations from our generous community so we can pay out rewards to the tipsters who help law enforcement solve crimes. Additional information and event details will be available on this website, cashfortips.us. We are extremely grateful for everyone who has supported us since our organization started in 1983 and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

Burglary

  • 22 August 2023
Burglary

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a burglary that occurred at Capital Storage at 818 S Dirksen sometime between August 7th and 8th. The suspect, who appeared to be a male, arrived in a silver Ford SUV. The vehicle has a possible registration of “CV58296”. $350 in damage was done as the lock was broken on the unit. Once inside the unit, the suspect stole an antique desk valued at $2000. Photos of the suspect, the vehicle, and the vehicle registration 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. 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.

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