This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to a theft and unlawful use of credit card.  On January 22nd, 2026, officers received a report of a lost credit card and the credit card was used at various businesses around Springfield. Video from the businesses show the suspect, who appears to be a black male wearing a blue coat making several purchases in town totaling hundreds of dollars.  Images 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.

Crime Stoppers would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community. Because of you, our 15th Annual Crime Stoppers Trivia Night was a tremendous success!

More than eleven hundred people filled the BOS Center this year—friends, families, and longtime supporters—all coming together for one important mission: helping keep our community safe.

We also want to extend a special thank‑you to the local businesses who stepped up in a big way. Your generous sponsorships and raffle donations helped make this one of the biggest and most impactful trivia events we’ve had. Your support directly strengthens the Crime Stoppers program and helps law enforcement keep our neighborhoods safe.

Just this past year over $16,000 in rewards was approved and since our inception we have paid out nearly three – quarters of a million dollars. 

Crime Stoppers depends on you—and because of you, we’re making a difference. To submit anonymous tips anytime, on this website CashForTips.us or call (217) 788‑8427.

* Photo Credit Addyson E. Photography

This week, Crime Stoppers wants to help protect you from scammers. Every day, scammers are working to steal your money, identity, and personal information.

They often create a strong sense of urgency, so it’s important to slow down and ask if it makes sense. They may tell you a loved one is in danger, claim you owe money to the government, or promise prizes, that sound too good to be true.

They will even tell you to lie or keep it a secret from others. Law enforcement is now warning about scams using fake texts, emails, and even AI-generated images or videos designed to make their stories look real.

For more helpful information about scams visit our website cashfortips.us.  Remember if you have any information about any crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8324.  If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2,500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Petersburg Police Department in reference to criminal damage that occurred in the 200 block of Sheridan in Petersburg.  Sometime between 5pm and 5:30 pm on November 4th, 2025, officers responded to the area for a report of an excavator hitting a house. Upon their arrival, officers discovered the excavator that was being used to demolish another property, was broken into and used to hit the front of an adjacent house. If photos become available, they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us.  If you can identify a suspect, suspects or have any other information, 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 $2,500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is partnering with Sangamon County Animal Control to talk about animal abuse.  Every year, right here in our community, countless animals suffer from neglect, abandonment, or intentional cruelty. Sometimes it’s a pet left outside in freezing temperatures… a dog tied up without food or water… or an animal deliberately harmed for no reason at all.  Animal cruelty is a crime, and stopping it begins with you.  If you witness intentional cruelty, don’t look the other way.  Speak up for those that don’t have voices of their own.  If you know of an animal that is being mistreated, 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 is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a theft that occurred at CVS Pharmacy, 2703 Adlai Stevenson Dr, in Springfield. On September 11, 2025, around 2 pm, the suspect, who is believed to be a male wearing all black clothing and a mask, entered the store and headed to the pharmacy.  As the suspect approached the pharmacy counter, he jumped over the counter, took medicine off the shelf and then fled the store in an unknown direction. Photos of the individual 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a burglary that occurred at Little Caesars, 1614 S Macarthur, in Springfield. On 09-25-2025 around 1:30 am, video shows a white male wearing a gray mask, black shirt, and gray pants throw a chunk of asphalt through the front door, shattering the glass to gain entry.  Once inside the business, the suspect took food from a cooler before leaving in an unknown direction.  Photos of the individual 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

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a burglary that occurred at Prairie Telecom, 1900 Moffat, in Springfield. On 09-16-2025 in the overnight hours, video shows a middle aged, bald, white male with facial hair approach the business on a bicycle. The male suspect gained access to the business by cutting a chain link fence and causing over $2,000.00 in damage.  Once inside the suspect stole tools, wiring and other material. Images of the individual 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a theft and criminal damage case.  On August 3^rd around 10pm an unknown black male wearing an orange hoodie and shorts forced entry into Rock Candy located at 1830 Stevenson Drive in Springfield.  Once inside the business, the unknown black male stole the cash register with $200.00 in cash. Additionally, the suspect caused over $1,000.00 in damage to the door.   Images of the individual 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

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to an aggravated battery that occurred in the area of Wolfe and Keys around 10pm on August 15^th, 2025.   The victim was riding the bus and in the area of Wolfe and Keys the suspect boarded.  The suspect immediately came up to victim and began kicking him in the head as well as slamming his head into the window of the bus.  The suspect was described as a mixed male wearing a green shirt.   Images of the individual 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.

This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking the communities’ assistance in locating Georgia Holder, who was reported missing in Springfield. Holder, who is 51 years old, was last seen back on February 8^th    around 5:30 am near North Dirksen Parkway and Ridge Ave.  Her sudden disappearance has raised concerns, as it’s out of character for her to go without contact.  Holder was last seen wearing a black coat with stripes with a blue nightgown underneath.  She is 5 feet 4 inches tall weighing 90 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes. In hopes that someone will recognize her, a photo of Georgia is posted on this website, cashfortips.us.   If you have any information about Georgia’s disappearance, where she might be, or the last time she was seen 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.